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Lerner Publications

Just the Series: The Alternative

Annotation: When Jessica is diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, she finally understands why her best friend is her dog and why s... more

Genre: [Realistic fiction]

Reviews: 1

Catalog Number: #6739229

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Lerner Publications

Edition Date: 2014 Release Date: 08/01/14

Pages: 96 pages

ISBN: 1-467-74481-6

ISBN 13: 978-1-467-74481-2

Dewey: Fic

Dimensions: 19 cm.

Subject Heading:
Social phobia. Juvenile fiction.
Interpersonal relations. Juvenile fiction.
High schools. Juvenile fiction.
Schools. Juvenile fiction.
Psychotherapy. Juvenile fiction.
Dysfunctional families. Juvenile fiction.
Racially mixed people. Juvenile fiction.
Social phobia. Fiction.
Interpersonal relations. Fiction.
High schools. Fiction.
Schools. Fiction.
Psychotherapy. Fiction.
Family problems. Fiction.
Racially-mixed people. Fiction.

Language: English

Reviews:

Horn Book (Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)

Each installment of this new hi/lo series focuses on the turnaround experienced by one featured teen via his/her experience at an alternative high school. Issues range from gang life to anxiety disorders to crushing family responsibilities and beyond, and protagonists' previous (unfortunate) choices are presented with refreshing candor. The messaging often overtakes character development, privileging adult perspectives and simplifying the teens' struggles.

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Horn Book (Thu Apr 28 00:00:00 CDT 2022)

Word Count: 12,994

Reading Level: 4.9

Interest Level: 7-12

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 4.9 / points: 2.0 / quiz: 166374 / grade: Upper Grades

When Jessica is diagnosed with social anxiety disorder, she finally understands why her best friend is her dog and why she breaks out in a sweat whenever she interacts with others. She hopes a fresh start at Rondo Alternative High School will help. Joining the manga club seems like a good moveespecially since quirky, quiet Dylan is a member. Can a kindred spirit help her work through her anxiety? Can she overcome her fear and make some real friends?

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