Three classmates—Joshua, a chess prodigy; Karen, a feminist; and Lori, a sensitive artist–start an unusual friendship, forming a clique of their own. Other kids may think they’re weird, their parents may not understand them, but they have each other. It’s movies and pizzas and dances until their perfect trio is nearly shattered by the crosscurrents of love and jealousy, of self-doubt and deep pain. What follows is a test of their strengths as young adults, as friends, and as lovers as well. And it very nearly ends in great tragedy.
Reviews:
“An illuminating account of the thoughts and feelings of three unusual teenagers.” —The Horn Book
“Interesting and well-defined characters, believable and vivid.”—Bulletin for the Center for Children’s Books.”
“A good story, well told.”—School Library Journal
