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The Boomerang Effect
The Boomerang Effect | Gordon Jack
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A hilariously subversive YA debut that explores the meaning of friendship and loyalty, and also why you should avoid being trapped in a small space with an angry chicken. Perfect for fans of Andrew Smith’s Winger and Frank Portman’s King Dork. It all started with a harmless prank. But now high school junior Lawrence Barry is one step away from reform school unless he participates in a mentorship program. His mentee? Spencer Knudsen, a Norwegian exchange student with Spock-like intelligence but the social skills of the periodic table. Then disaster strikes. Homecoming Week. When someone dressed as the school Viking mascot starts destroying the fairytale-inspired floats, all suspicion falls on Lawrence. Add to the mix a demon Goth girl, a Renaissance LARPing group, an overzealous yearbook editor, and three vindictive chickens, and Lawrence soon realizes that his situation may be a little out of control. But Spencer seems to have some answers. In fact, Spencer may be the one friend Lawrence never knew he needed.
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SheilaGrau
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I thought this book was hilarious. A YA Jeeves and Wooster sort of set-up with a savvy high school junior mentoring a socially awkward freshman. Fun!

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Fancypants
The Boomerang Effect | Gordon Jack
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A cute book about finding your place in high school. Easy and quick read worth a pick up if you're looking for something fun.