Samantha struggles with a father's drinking problem and her mother's denial of it. And in addition to those extraordinary issues, she also has the more typical problems of boy issues, mean girls at school, and petty jealousies between friends. To help her through things, she maintains an anonymous relationship with a high school senior, who helps her put things in perspective.
A straightforward and well-written story about being thirteen and dealing with a family that is falling apart. Nothing extraordinary, but sometimes that really isn't necessary to have a good story. Sam is an appealing heroine. She's articulate and stands up for herself well. The book itself is a brisk read.
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