2006 Thumbs Up! Nominee
by K.C.
A Room on Lorelei Street -- Vote For Me!
Zoe’s life is more than she can bear – until she rents a room of her own on Lorelei St. But between struggling to pay rent and feeling guilty for leaving her alcoholic mother, how far will Zoe go to keep her independence?
Zoe is real. She struggles with conflicting feelings of love and responsibility for her family and desire to live a “normal” teenage life free from heavy burden. I found myself drawn easily into riding her emotional roller coaster. If this book is your choice for the best of 2005, vote for it by using the green ballot available at the library and put it in the box posted in the teen area, or give it to the librarian, or e-mail your choice to davise@aadl.org.
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