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Reviewed on November 1, 2020 | Young Adult
Gr 9 Up—Julian is floundering. Though he's the mayor's son, he's addicted to drugs, unwilling to get a job, and full of excuses. But after one binge too many, his sympathetic but codependent girlfriend Dana finally kicks him out. Left on his own with no money and nowhere to go, he decides to rob his dealer. Things go horribly wrong, and Julian has to face some frightening consequences. This straightforward tale is sympathetic yet never glamorizes ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More