Look-Alikes by Joan Steiner
Sixteen-year-old Gray Fallon's life is looking pretty good. His easygoing parents let him entertain his friends in their basement sweet, complete with TV, video games, and hot tub. A part-time job at the Cineplex; the occasional beer or joint; a smart, funny best friend; a hot new girlfriend -- things couldn't be better. Then Gray's 12-year-old science-nerd sister, Maggie, contracts a rare form of cancer. When he learns the cancer may have environmental origins, Gray sets out to investigate and make Maggie better. While his mother joins his crusade, Gray's father, to his son's disgust, only wants to celebrate what's left of his daughter's life. Eventually Gray's obsessive campaign alienates his friends. When his research indicates silkscreen chemicals may have caused the cancer, his mother's subsequent breakdown and his father's anger drive him to quit school and seek haven at an organic farm run by an older couple. What will Gray do next? Dede Crane's acute observation of teen bravado, vulnerability, humor, and self-righteousness, coupled with a serious theme handled with sensitivity and directness, makes Poster Boy an unforgettable read.
Joan Steiner is a graduate of Barnard College and a self-taught artist. Her two previous Look-Alikes books have sold more than one million copies and been published in sixteen countries around the world. Ms. Steiner is the recipient of numerous art and design awards, including a Society of Illustrators Award and a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780316713481 |
| ISBN 10 | 0316713481 |
| Title | Look-Alikes |
| Author | Joan Steiner |
| Series | Look-Alikes |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown & Company |
| Year published | 2003-10-17 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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