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Busted: Confessions of an Accidental Player

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When popular jock Brandon Trent appoints Kevin to compile the Book of Busts—a record of the bust, waist, and hip measurements of every senior girl—Kevin fears he’s out of his league. The Book, however, is the key to his popularity, so Kevin accepts the challenge—uncovering much more than he bargained for …

Format: Ebook
ISBN: 9780738722023
Publisher: Flux
Tags:  Reading Level: Grades 9-12, Interest Level: Grades 9-12, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Comedy

I feel like I’m about to pass out, but that won’t do much for my new reputation as a non-dork, so I bury my head in the Book instead. There’s not much there, really—just the senior portrait of every girl in my class, and below each photo, space for me to record her measurements—once I get her measurements, that is. From his flute-playing prowess to his nerdy reputation, Kevin Mopsely epitomizes uncool. When popular jock Brandon Trent appoints Kevin to compile the Book of Busts—a record of the bust, waist, and hip measurements of every senior girl—Kevin fears he’s out of his league. The Book, however, is the key to his popularity, so Kevin accepts the challenge—uncovering much more than he bargained for in the process. Busted is a hilarious and provocative debut that tackles the intricate issues of first love, testosterone-laden peer pressure, feminism, and “GRRL power” with a fresh and unique voice that will appeal to both male and female teenage readers.

Copyright: 2008
Page Count: 264
ATOS: 5.2
Lexile: 730L
Rights Territory:  AG; AI; AW; BB; BL; BM; BS; BZ; CA; CR; CU; DM; DO; GP; GT; HN; HT; JM; MF; KN; KY; LC; MQ; MS; MX; NI; PA; PM; PR; SV; TC; TT; US; VC; VG; VI
Categories:
YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Social Themes / Peer Pressure
YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Romance / Contemporary
YOUNG ADULT FICTION / Humorous / General

Reviews and Awards

“Hilariously dead on.” — Kirkus Reviews

“John uses and breaks teen stereotypes with wit and plot twists.” — VOYA

“A superior exploration of the clash between high-school horniness and feminism.” — The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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