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Book Review By Tammy
Prom by Laurie Halse Anderson

There are tons of books about the popular kids and some books about geeks. How many books are there about average kids? Kids that are passing, aren't in clubs and have no clue what they will do after high school. Ashley is an average kid. She has a boyfriend that everyone thinks is trouble but she's crazy about, and she has a part time that she doesn't like. On top of everything else she has an over-crowded house and her mom is pregnant again. She is certainly not the type to care about the prom.

Ashley's best friend is the total opposite of her. She is on the prom committee and has dreams of the prom. In fact, most of Ashley's friends are counting down the days and counting down pounds until they can have that one magical evening. Suddenly a teacher in their school was caught stealing all of the prom money. Ashley helps her friends organize a low budget, yet still fun-filled evening.



Plot & Themes
Time/era of story - 2000+ (Present Day)
Kids growing up/acting up? Yes
Is this an adult or child's book? - Adult or Young Adult Book
Age group of kid(s) in story: - high school

Main Character
Gender - Female
Profession/status:
Age: - a teen

Main Adversary
Identity: - Male
Age: - a teen
Profession/status:
How sensitive is this character?
Intelligence - below average

Setting
United States Yes
The US: - Northeast

Writing Style
Sex in book? Yes
What kind of sex: - vague references only
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