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Reviewed on January 1, 2014 | Grades 9 and Up
Gr 9 Up—Tucker is the careful one in his group of friends, the designated driver. But on the night of the last summer bonfire, he gets drunk, and his three best friends leave him retching on the side of the road as they drive off to their deaths. Tucker's guilt and grief are enormous, and he stumbles through the days after their funerals. His stepgrandfather, Bud, is the only person who can reach him. Tucker and Bud both encounter Charon, ferrym...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on October 1, 2013
In Clevesdale, Oklahoma, Friday night bonfires down at the lake are the biggest deal in town. So to celebrate the last one of the year, four high school juniors (Trey, Zero, Steve, and Tucker) make big plans: borrow an ID, buy some beer, and head out for the celebration of their lives. Responsibly enough, they ask Tucker, who seldom drinks, to be the designated driver. All goes as planned until Tucker takes a first, then s...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2013
Trey, Zero, Steve, and Tucker borrow an ID, buy some beer, and head out for the celebration of their lives. Tucker is c...Log In or Sign Up to Read More