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Carly never meant to become a stalker. She just wanted to find out who Brian started dating after he dumped her. But a little harmless online research turns into a quick glance, and that turns into an afternoon of watching. Soon Carly is putting all of her energy into following Brian’s new girlfriend—all of the sadness she feels about her mom’s recent breakup, all of the anger she feels over being pushed aside by her dad while he prepares for his new wife’s new baby. When Carly’s stalking is discovered in the worst possible way by the worst possible person, she is forced to acknowledge her problem and the underlying issues that led to it.

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ISBN-13:	9781101442371
Publisher:	Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication date:	08/05/2010
Sold by:	Penguin Group
Format:	eBook
Pages:	304
File size:	350 KB
Age Range:	12 Years

About the Author

Rosemary Graham is the author of the young adult novels THOU SHALT NOT DUMP THE SKATER DUDE (AND OTHER COMMANDMENTS I HAVE BROKEN) and MY NOT-SO-TERRIBLE TIME AT THE HIPPIE HOTEL, both published by Viking. Her essays and commentaries have appeared in the San Francisco Chronicle, the Santa Monica Review, and on National Public Radio's "All Things Considered." She teaches English and Creative Writing at Saint Mary's College of California and lives in Berkeley with her husband and daughter.

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As discomforting as waiting for a character in a horror film to finally get axed, Graham’s novel follows high school senior Carly, as her seemingly innocent desire to see her ex’s new girlfriend, Taylor, in person turns into a day spent trailing her every move. Donning different hats and faking cellphone calls whenever Taylor glances her way, Carly follows Taylor all over Manhattan. The tension of this first section all but disappears during a long flashback to Carly’s romantic summer with Brian, which, along with details about her family life, gives readers subtle insights into her behavior, without justifying it. Carly’s family is disintegrating, her mother splitting from the boyfriend they’ve lived with since Carly was young; this loss, coupled with Brian’s dumping her, is more than Carly can handle. Carly’s stalking is inevitably and humiliatingly discovered, but Graham (Thou Shalt Not Dump the Skater Dude) doesn’t quite recapture the intensity of the beginning of the story. The omniscient narrator, though, gives readers a strikingly intimate perspective on Carly, following her with the same level of detail that she pursues Taylor. Ages 12-up. (Aug.)

Publishers Weekly

"Graham's style is friendly and conversational, yet her storytelling is precise and controlled. She skillfully moves back and forth in the timeline for maximum impact."

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Gr 8–10—When Carly's mother ends her relationship with her boyfriend, Carly is given two options for the summer: either go live temporarily with her father and stepmother in Ohio, or take a job at Stony Hollow, an exclusive sleepaway camp at which her mother is the Interim Director. Opting to take the camp position, Carly finds that she desperately misses city life and is unnerved by ordinary sounds in the woods, but soon falls in love with Brian, her fellow kitchen worker and a talented musician. Summer camp comes to an end all too quickly, and Carly finds herself back at her expensive Manhattan all-girls prep school, while Brian rents an apartment in Brooklyn. Greater exposure and praise of his band lead to an increase in female fans, heightening Carly's insecurity and resulting in an irrevocable split in the relationship. When Taylor, Brian's new girlfriend, arrives on the scene, Carly's obsession and stalker tendencies go beyond the pale, leading to unintended and fateful consequences. The action feels a bit flat and moves slowly, although the tempo increases in the last third of the story. Several scenes show promise, insight, and excitement; the tension between the rich Manhattan second-home owners ("Citiots") and year-round residents is believable, while Carly's interrogation by a defense attorney is fast-paced. However, readers never fully empathize with or understand her actions. Although the ending is somewhat tidy and perhaps not redemptive enough, there is hope that Carly has learned her lesson.—Jennifer Schultz, Fauquier County Public Library, Warrenton, VA

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