| Title: | Spiked | Author First Name: | Stephen D. | Author Last Name: | Smith | Co-Author First Name: | Lise | Co-Author Last Name: | Caldwell, | Series: | Game On | Series #: | 1 | Publisher: | Standard Publishing | ISBN: | 0784717311 | Genre: | Sports | Sub Genre: | Realistic | Target Gender: | Females | Target Age: | 13-15 | Issue: Death: | None | Issue: Lifestyle: | Alcohol/Drugs | Issue: Physical: | None | Issue: Relationships: | Friendships | Issue: Religion: | None | Issue: Self Image: | None | Issue: Spiritual: | | Summary: | Volleyball means everything - absolutely everything to Katie. She's team capitan and is planning on playing professionaly when she graduates. However, that passion for the game gets her into some tight spots when she loses patience with those not taking it as seriously as her. Yelling at team members isn't the most effective way to build relationships. So when someone takes advantage of a secret told during Truth or Dare and uses it against her, Katie isn't sure which one did it. All she knows is that multiple people have reasons to dislike her and someone got revenge. Now she's off the volleyball team, her parents don't trust her, and she can't hang out with her best friend. | Extra Notes: | There is a strong theme of building trust with parents running through this book. Katie makes one mistake, but a major one, and because her brother lied about it, they assume both children have been lying for quite some time. Now when Katie is framed, they're certain they can't trust her. They get desperate in their actions - taking away her phone, guarding her e-mails, denying opportunities for socializing, all in an attempt to keep her away from anyone or anything that might cause her to drink alcohol again. This book is the first in the Game On! series - a focus on young atheletes overcoming obstacles. | Reviewer: | | Recommendation Scale: | 3 |
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