Don't Kiss and Tell

by LL Eadie

Overview

Ever since Coral Anderson started high school her life has been a nightmare. Her best friend has made all the right moves: cheerleading, haircut, make-up, and a boyfriend. As hard as Coral tries, she is pushed further to the front of the school bus.However, Coral believes after meeting Mr. Patterson, the Algebra teacher her luck has changed. There is hope - a secret relationship, a shoulder to cry upon, and his lips to kiss.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940166484215
Publisher:	LL Eadie
Publication date:	07/20/2022
Sold by:	Draft2Digital
Format:	eBook
File size:	411 KB

About the Author

I grew up in North Florida, graduated from the University of Florida (Go Gators), and became a teacher. Since childhood, I have been creating stories for myself, for my family, and for my friends. I love visiting historical places and doing historical research. Although my children are grown with kids of their own I have remained a kid at heart and write Young Adult Fiction Contemporary and Historical stories. Although I would rather be playing on the beach with my grandchildren I am always compelled to create stories, poems, song lyrics, and even illustrations for my books.

Editorial Reviews

2021-07-07
A 14-year-old girl’s predatory teacher takes advantage of her crush on him in this YA novel.

Navigating your freshman year can be difficult, but at least auburn-haired Coral Wilene Anderson can ride the bus to Charles Creek High School with her best friend, Delainey Cleveland. Cheerleader Delainey has a new circle of A-list friends; she tries to include Coral, but it’s not a good fit. Team captain/queen bee Brancy Weaver and her moneyed clique wear sexy designer outfits, drink, steal, and make out in public, all unthinkable in Coral’s straight-laced family. A bright spot is Mr. Satchel Patterson, the algebra teacher; Coral has a ginormous crush on him and is thrilled when her parents hire him to tutor her in math. After a diary-related disaster, Coral gets an undeserved reputation as a snitch, blowing up her social life. When she bursts into tears during tutoring, Mr. Patterson is kind and supportive; he listens, supplies a handkerchief, gives her a hug—and kisses her. He begs her not to tell and she agrees, since she’s no snitch, and besides, the kiss is heavenly. The immoral Mr. Patterson continues his disturbing, predatory grooming, leading to serious consequences. Eadie, who has written several books, gives Coral a vividly slangy, hyperbolic teenage voice, especially in her diary’s catch phrases, such as “Paging God. Urgent knee-mail.” Coral’s emotions are all on the surface, but her narration also reveals subtle undercurrents: her parents’ overly strict, infantilizing rules; Mr. Patterson’s sly, careful manipulation of her naïveté and vulnerability; and the victim-blaming that Coral faces in the aftermath of revelations, even from her family: “My father didn’t look at me too much anymore or talk to me. He said he was ashamed.”

An entertaining, distinctive voice addresses a serious and timely subject with intelligence and insight.

Kirkus Reviews