Everything is perfect in the town of Candor, Florida. Teens respect their elders, do their chores, and enjoy homework-because they're controlled by subliminal messages. Only Oscar, the son of the town's founder, knows how to get kids out-for a price.
Summary For a fee, “model teen” Oscar Banks has been secretly—and selectively—sabotaging the subliminal messages that program the behavior of the residents of Candor, Florida, until his attraction to a rebellious new girl threatens to expose his subterfuge.
Your older teen readers will appreciate the 12 selections in this category, a diverse mix of fiction and nonfiction covering complex issues and more mature content, from crushes and body changes to friendships and sibling rivalry.