Sunday, July 20, 2008

Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie

Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie
by David Lubar
Dutton Children's Books (2005)
Interest Level: ages 7 and up

Category: Contemporary Fiction
Type: Novel

Summary:
Scott Hudson and his friends are just starting high school. Through his freshmen year Scott learns survival tips, gets involved with a few organizations, and deals with changes happening at home. He makes some new friends and loses some old ones and learns a little more about who he is and what is really important in the process. Read this book to find out how Scott Hudson survives his first year of high school.

Online Connections:
1. Author's website: www.davidlubar.com
2. Interview with the author: www.cynthialeitichsmith.com/lit_resources/authors/interviews/DavidLubar.html

Book Connections:
1. Rumor by Carol Deuker
2. Invisible by Pete Hautman

Keywords/Phrases: tom swifties, The Princess Bride, freshmen, high school, bullies, family

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