When Terry's classmate Jason dies in an alleged suicide from steroid-induced depression, Terry grows suspicious. Jason, artistic and withdrawn, seems an unlikely candidate for steroid use. Terry and his girlfriend Abby's amateur investigation soon attracts attention-and threats-from the high school quarterback and the principal. Scared, but sure they've uncovered criminal activity, Terry and Abby organize a spy network of classmates. What they find goes far beyond steroids-all the way to the race for governor.
Summary Jason Green’s body has washed up on the Cabot beach. The police say it was a steroid-induced suicide, but Jason’s classmates Terry and Abby don’t believe it. They set out to prove that something fishy is going on and that Kip Carter, Mr. Bullard, and Mrs. Trent are at the heart of it.
Topics Unpopularity. Conspiracies. Boxing. Trainers. Corpses. Steroids. Sexual orientation. Muscle memory. Principals. Political campaigns. Bullies. Investigations. Sexual harassment. Street fights. Organization. Informants. Extramarital affairs. Selfcontrol. Real estate deals. Confrontations. Confessions. Finding true love.
SRC Level 2.700000
SRC Points 10.000000
Lexile 500L
Trim Size 6" x 9"
Language English
JLG Release Date Jun 2008
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Young Adult (Grades 9 & Up)
Young Adult
Young Adult (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
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.