Murdoch, Patricia. Exposure.MURDOCH, Patricia. Exposure. Orca, Soundings. 102p. c2006. 1-55143-493-8. $7.95. JS The Orca Soundings Series for reluctant and/or struggling readers reaches YAs who might not otherwise have access to relevant, timely, and appealing stories; this latest entry in the series is sure to be a welcome addition to any library collection. Julie has been tormented by Dana and is her most popular target. With every new insult in·sult n. A bodily injury, irritation, or trauma. insult Medtalk noun Any stressful stimulus which, under normal circumstances, does not affect the host organism, but which may result in morbidity, when it and hurtful hurt·ful adj. Causing injury or suffering; damaging. hurt  ful·ly adv.hurt remark, Julie wishes she could get revenge. When the opportunity presents itself to do just that, Julie takes advantage of it. While at a party, Dana gets drunk and compromising photos are taken of her and a few of her friends. Julie's brother was at the party and while he was not directly involved, the digital camera ends up in his backpack during the flight from police. Julie uses these photos to get back at Dana. In the process Julie loses her best friend and is forced to face unpleasant truths about herself and her quest for Verb 1. quest for - go in search of or hunt for; "pursue a hobby" quest after, go after, pursue look for, search, seek - try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of; "The police are searching for clues"; "They are searching for the retaliation RETALIATION. The act by which a nation or individual treats another in the same manner that the latter has treated them. For example, if a nation should lay a very heavy tariff on American goods, the United States would be justified in return in laying heavy duties on the manufactures and . Revenge is at best bittersweet bittersweet, name for two unrelated plants, belonging to different families, both fall-fruiting woody vines sometimes cultivated for their decorative scarlet berries. and Murdoch takes this reality into the heart of high school with characters YAs can relate to. Stephanie Squicciarini, Teen Svcs. Libn., Fairport PL, Fairport, NY J--Recommended for junior high school students. The contents are of particular interest to young adolescents and their teachers. S--Recommended for senior high school students. |
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