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Kip, a high school student, is addicted to the adrenaline rush he feels when the stakes are high and he has a bet on the line. This is a good kid who falls in with a professional gambler who fuels Kip's desire for big risks and bigger thrills. With debts rising faster than he can keep pace, it's not clear if Kip will be able to turn things around before he crashes and burns.
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Plot & Themes

Tone of book?    -   thoughtful Time/era of story    -   1980's-1999 Kids growing up/acting up?    -   Yes Political/social activism    -   Yes Is this an adult or child's book?    -   Adult or Young Adult Book Age group of kid(s) in story:    -   high school Parents/lack of parents problem?    -   rebelling against parent's expectations

Main Character

Gender    -   Male Profession/status:    -   gambler Age:    -   a teen Ethnicity/Nationality    -   White (American)

Setting

How much descriptions of surroundings?    -   2 () The Americas (not US):    -   Yes The Americas:    -   Canada City?    -   Yes

Writing Style

Amount of dialog    -   significantly more descript than dialog

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