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How Not to Spend Your Senior Year [Mass Market Paperback]

Cameron Dokey (Author)
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Grade 9 Up--Because she and her father are in a witness-protection program, Jo O'Connor has moved, again. She's done it so often that she has a flawless system: blend in. Unfortunately, on her first day as a senior at Beacon High in Seattle she breaks her own rule, with dire consequences. She's noticed by Alex Crawford, BMOC, and is sucked into a whirlwind of friends and popularity. It's not her plan at all, but she finds that she's enjoying herself, and she may even consider being Alex's prom date. Before she can even ask her dad for money for a dress, she discovers that they have to move again. This time, though, she has to pretend to die because her father is the key witness in an important trial, and those he's testifying against want him dead. Then, she goes back to her old school, in disguise as Claire Calloway while keeping in contact with Alex as "Jo's ghost." Sound confusing? It isn't as long as readers are willing to suspend disbelief that Jo won't be recognized by everyone who has seen her picture in the paper (even with her wig and new name). Those looking for a quick, easy read, complete with Shakespeare references and a ghost being elected prom queen, will love this book. With its appealing cover and lighthearted story, it's ideal for reluctant readers as well.--Lynn Evarts, Sauk Prairie High School, Prairie du Sac, WI
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Rule #1: If at all possible, don't pretend to be something you're not. Specifically, don't play dead. Trust me on this one. I did it, so I should know.

Jo O'Connor has spent her whole life moving around. When it comes to new schools, there's not a trick in the book about starting over that Jo doesn't know. But life is about to teach her a new trick: how to disappear entirely.

Rule #2: Always expect the Spanish Inquisition, no matter what anyone else does.

They have to move again. Now. This very night. Jo knows better than to argue. Her dad is the key witness in a major case against a big-time bad guy. But Jo just can't resist one last visit to the school where she's been so happy. All she wants is to say good-bye. That can't cause any problems, can it?

Rule #3: Never assume you can predict the future.

Now Jo's one last visit has landed her smack in the middle of a ghost story. Specifically, her own. By the time it's over, she'll have a whole new set of rules about what's real, what's make-believe, and -- most of all -- what's important. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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4.0 out of 5 stars 1 of My FAVORITES!!! Should READ IT!!! ;-D, Jun 18 2004
This review is from: How Not to Spend Your Senior Year (Mass Market Paperback)
The book is exciting and unpredictable that I kept reading it until I finished it to know what's going to happened next! If didn't read it, SHOULD read it to share what's YOUR point of view! ;-)
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5.0 out of 5 stars An awesome teen book, Jun 12 2004
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"nukmj" (Batlimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews
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This book starts off with an average teenager who moves from place to place, when she finally finds out the reason, she discoveres that her and her father are in danger. The story evolves into a teenager's strugle to adapt to a new life, literally.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Not What I Was Hoping For, May 7 2004
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Jena "muse2323" (British Columbia) - See all my reviews
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After reading The Storyteller's Daughter, I had high hopes for this book. I almost put it down after the first two chapters to move on to the next book in my TBR pile. I should have. The dialogue was weak, the plot a cliche, and the character development pathetic (wait--WAS there character development?).

Looking for a breezy way to pass study-hall? This might suit your needs. Looking for something a little more down-to-earth? Skip on to the next one.

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