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Combining romance and humor with elements of the paranormal, this is a profound novel about one teenage girl's decision to redefine her life in the wake of supernatural events.Teddi Alder is just trying to figure out her life. When she joins SUMMERTEENS, a library writing group, she's only looking to keep herself busy, not go digging around in her subconscious. But as she writes, disturbing memories of her lost childhood friend Corey bubble to the surface, and Teddi begins to question everything: her friendship with her BFF Willa, how much her mom really knows, and even her own memories. Teddi fears she's losing her grip on reality - as evidenced by that mysterious ghost-girl who emerges from the park pool one night, the one who won't leave Teddi alone.
About the Author
Steven Parlato, a published poet and illustrator, teaches college writing and literature. He has also appeared on stage in roles ranging from the Scarecrow to Macbeth. Steven's debut young adult novel, The Namesake, won the 2011 Tassy Walden Award for New Voices and received enthusiastic reviews from Publishers Weekly and Kirkus upon its 2013 release by Merit Press. His next novel, The Precious Dreadful, is forthcoming from Simon Pulse, a popular YA imprint of Simon & Schuster in February 2018. Follow Steven on Twitter @parlatowrites and check out his website, www.stevenparlato.com
