Goobie, Beth. The Dream Where the Losers Go.

GOOBIE, Beth. The dream where the losers go. Orca. 204p. c2005. 1-55143-455-5. $8.95. SA

Six months ago was the start of summer, a gang of friends, and belonging; now it is the start of winter, a gang of losers, and uncertainty leaning toward a sense of healing. During the day Skey attends high school, where the Dragons are, and at night her dreams take her far from reality. A residential treatment facility is where she spends her nights, where the tunnels and the presence of another who has been hurt are. Skey moves through the tunnels in her dreams; the tunnels are safe and there she is safe too.

An emotional and intense story of the connections between people who have suffered intense trauma, this complex story will linger with you long after you've put it down. Goobie covers a lot of ground with misperceptions, group dynamics, family relationships, and the pressures many teens face to fit in somewhere. The story exposes the physical and emotional scars left after incidents of gang rape and attempted suicide. Useful in a high school or public library for more mature readers. Holley Wiseman, MLIS, Columbus, OH

S--Recommended for senior high school students.

A--Recommended for advanced students and adults. This code will help librarians and teachers working in high schools where there are honors and advanced placement students. This also will help extend KLIATT's usefulness in public libraries.