Crooked

Clara Wilson has a sinking feeling. Her parents are fighting again. Her best friend has ditched her. And she doesn't know what to do about her crush on Amos McKenzie, who's suddenly popular ever since his accident. Meanwhile, Charles and Eddie Tripp, the two cruelest brothers in town, have just set their sights on Amos and Clara.Clara's and Amos's lives are about to explode -- and come together in ways they never imagined. In this searingly accurate depiction of life in ninth grade -- where thrills, heartbreaks, and intimidation can take place at a locker or a lunchroom table -- Clara and Amos discover that honesty may be their only protection, but it can be awfully hard to find.McNeal, Laura is the author of 'Crooked', published 2002 under ISBN 9780606258869 and ISBN 0606258868.