Secrets Of My Suburban Life By, Lauren Baratz-Logsted
5 Stars
"Everything changed for Lauren ("Ren") after Harry Potter killed her mom. No, it's not what you think--Harry Potter didn't come to life and stab her or anything. A stack of those thick books crushed her. Now Ren is stuck out in the suburbs of Connecticut, dragged out there because her father is too grief stricken to continue living in New York. Ren tries to fit in at her new school, but the most popular girl, Farrin, keeps icing her out. Then Ren discovers that Farrin has a secret: She's been communicating online with an older man, and they are actually planning to meet! Ren can't let Farrin go through with it--she's witnessed enough tragic events as it is. So she comes up with the perfect plan to stop the perv. But then she finds out who he is..."-From Back Of The Book
I have to say, this book is an amazing piece of YA work. This book is a very unique book as well and a book I have never seen before. I believe every teen should read this book: this book will open up your eyes to the danger of internet cyber-stalkers and how to stop them. This book teaches everyone a lesson, for teens and parents. For teens, be careful on what you post or do on the internet, because most likely, you would never be able to delete it. For parents, watch what your teen is doing. You teen may think it's not fair, but you want them to be safe don't you?
At the end of the book, the author gives us an author note containing a link to a video, that you could watch on your Window Media Player or MAC. The link is http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/../medi a/teresa-300k.asx . The video is on how a cyber-stalker can find out your full name, your family's full name, your friends full name, your house address and school (even directions on how to get there), your hobbies, and when you are home, in less than 20 minutes. Put this on your iPod and show it to friends and family. Be Smart. Be Careful. Be Safe.
5 Stars
"Everything changed for Lauren ("Ren") after Harry Potter killed her mom. No, it's not what you think--Harry Potter didn't come to life and stab her or anything. A stack of those thick books crushed her. Now Ren is stuck out in the suburbs of Connecticut, dragged out there because her father is too grief stricken to continue living in New York. Ren tries to fit in at her new school, but the most popular girl, Farrin, keeps icing her out. Then Ren discovers that Farrin has a secret: She's been communicating online with an older man, and they are actually planning to meet! Ren can't let Farrin go through with it--she's witnessed enough tragic events as it is. So she comes up with the perfect plan to stop the perv. But then she finds out who he is..."-From Back Of The Book
I have to say, this book is an amazing piece of YA work. This book is a very unique book as well and a book I have never seen before. I believe every teen should read this book: this book will open up your eyes to the danger of internet cyber-stalkers and how to stop them. This book teaches everyone a lesson, for teens and parents. For teens, be careful on what you post or do on the internet, because most likely, you would never be able to delete it. For parents, watch what your teen is doing. You teen may think it's not fair, but you want them to be safe don't you?
At the end of the book, the author gives us an author note containing a link to a video, that you could watch on your Window Media Player or MAC. The link is http://www.netsmartz.org/stories/../medi
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