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Although they were friends as kids, Margo is now at the center of the popular crowd, and Quentin just idolizes her from afar. Then one night, Margo shows up at Quentin's window and, mysteriously, asks him to help her do "eleven things," including five that involve a "getaway man." Quentin is still reliving their adventures the next day when he learns that Margo has disappeared. He thinks she must be ". . . doing Margo stuff. Making stories. Rocking worlds." But as he follows the trail of clues she left behind, he discovers a far different Margo from the one he thought he knew. Author's note.
Summary After taking Q on a night-long adventure settling scores, Margo disappears, and Q is sure she has committed suicide. He is also convinced that, before leaving, Margo has left him the clues he will need to find her body. As Q follows the trail Margo has left, he begins to understand that he never really knew Margo, although he has been in love with her for as long as he can remember.
Topics Corpses. Suicide. Investigations. Senior prom. Rumors. Online encyclopedias. Bullies. Girlfriends. Adventures. Getaway cars. Revenge. Breaking and entering. Suburban materialism. The high school social ladder. Blackmail. Disappearances. Parenting. Clues. Leaves of Grass. Undeveloped subdivisions. Abandoned buildings. Human connections. Maps. Drunks. Parties. Perceiving others. Planning. Graduation. Road trips. Convenience stores. Car games. Accidents. Confrontations. Misunderstandings. Escape. Burying the past.
SRC Level 5.500000
SRC Points 20.000000
Lexile 850L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Fall
Language English
Publication date 2008-09-30
JLG Release Date Oct 2008
Minimum grade 11
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Mature Young Adult Plus
Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
For Grades 11 & Up
Filled with stimulating nonfiction and can't-put-it-down fiction, this category is perfect for bridging the gap between young adult and adult reading. Take note: these 14 selections often contain mature situations and language that could be considered controversial.