Böcker av Kris Abel-Helwig

Loner, military brat Grace Artemis Halsted is moving again, this time for her senior year at a high school in Northern Virginia: Mean Girl Capitol of the World. Not a problem. She couldn't care less about the six-pack of perfectly styled messy bun-wearing divas or the prima donna on her elite lacrosse club team. She's learned the secret to success in chess and lacrosse is to control the center of the board.Meet the quirky posse of croquet-playing computer nerds, artists, theater geeks, and a gorgeous out-of-her-league crush who help Gracie maneuver rowdy crowded hallways and turf war fields while dodging a manipulative rival, exposing an elusive cyber bully, and avoiding her recurring nightmare come-to-life nemesis - the whistling, serial-killer vampire custodian.

Clever, introverted Joan struggled to come to terms with her mother's death by plunging herself into a dark, colorless, emotionless world. At home, she played lacrosse with her older brother; the best therapy for two kids who had lost the solar power on which their lives had run. Away from home, she haunted the hallways of high school like an invisible ghost. Until one summer day when a golden boy moved in next door, which caused her humorous, awkward, often embarrassing inner conversations to tumble out to complicate and light her path back to living once more, out loud and in color. Reviews by ReadersWindmark5.0 out of 5 stars Great read for a High School Youth Reader>MH5.0 out of 5 stars I highly recommend this book!>Swan5.0 out of 5 stars A story that you won't forget>Shelby parmenter5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read>Westleigh5.0 out of 5 stars Great characters; great read!As a mother of teen readers, I sincerely appreciate well-written, young, female characters. While having to cope with stressful realities of high school life, Joan was blind-sided by tragedy, yet manages to be strong, intelligent, independent, and able to find her own path through it all. I found Joan to be a great example to young women, the characters to be distinct, realistic, and funny, and the story to be a welcome one! Glad to have read it - now, where's the next one?;-)>B. Suidikas5.0 out of 5 stars f2b&w is a fantastic read. It is relatablef2b&w is a fantastic read. It is relatable, honest, emotional, and fun in it's storyline and it's characters. As a cancer survivor I was captivated in reading about how it takes a toll on more than just the patients. Definitely a finish in one sitting kind of book, and great for any and all readers. Enjoy!>Jim H.5.0 out of 5 stars Smart, funnySmart, funny, riveting read, that once picked up cannot be put down. Loved Joan Jett, who stayed true to character throughout. I'd say, "hit me with your best shot," but you already did.2 people found this helpful