Summary
When Brooks volunteered to be a stand-in for Burdette’s cousin who got stood up for Homecoming, it was with the noblest of intentions helping a fellow human being, free of charge. But when he gets a tip of more than three hundred bucks, word spreads quickly and Brooks seizes the opportunity to offer his impeccable escort services to super-wealthy parents who want their daughters to experience those big social events of senior year. Besides, Brooks could use the cash to hire a tutor to get admitted to Columbia University. So what if along the way he goes along with a few minor deceptions and cuts a few moral corners? What could be the harm?
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781541514843 |
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| ISBN-10: | 154151484X |
| Author: | Steve Bloom |
| Publisher: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint: | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 360 |
| Release Date: | 1 March 2018 |
| Weight: | 360g |
| Dimensions: | 27mm x 125mm x 185mm |
| Audience Age: | 13-18 |
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Critics Review
“The Stand-In has humor, romance, and a definite dose of fun, and is a good choice for reluctant readers … . This is recommended for libraries looking for books that will appeal to those who want both an easy and a fun read, and, perhaps, those looking for a male lead in a romance.“—VOYA
“This tale will resonate with young adults looking for a unique coming-of-age story… . A purchase for libraries where realistic fiction … titles are in demand.“—School Library Journal
“The breakneck pace and snappy writing keeps this humorous caper moving … and the sometimes crass but good-hearted hero at its center is worth rooting for.“—Booklist
“In his debut novel, screenwriter Bloom gives Brooks a strikingly irreverent narrative voice, weaving a tale built around standard rom-com moments.“—Publishers Weekly
Steve Bloom
Steve Bloom has written TV and movie screenplays for more than 30 years. The Stand-In is his first novel. He lives in western Massachusetts with his wife and their French bulldog.
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