Hardcover, $17.99. ISBN: 978-0-544-23269-3Book Talk:
When Arlo's mother died, a huge part of Arlo died, too. Arlo's mother was gunned down at a robbery at a convenience store. In the aftermath of the shooting, Arlo's sister struggles with a deadly illness, and his father loses their family business- the newspaper. Struggling to make sense in a world gone mad, Arlo turns to the two things he loves best - speed and video games.
Out on the open desert, Arlo flies high and fast on his dirt bike. He takes reckless chances on his bike, throwing himself into the game of high speed recklessness. In his video game - Drone Wars - he finds an escape from the dreary, scary world he now lives in.
Flying high and reckless with the video game, Arlo becomes the highest scoring person in the game - EVER.
And then, he finds himself recruited by the Air Force to be a part of their ultra-secret drone program. Flying drones in Afghanistan, while sitting quietly in the United States, Arlo begins to meld the virtual world together with the real world.
But what about Lee? The beautiful new girl in town whose father is fighting in Afghanistan?
Intrigued by the mystery of Arlo, she begins to make Lee feel alive again - and wonder where his true loyalties lie...
Will Arlo ever be able to come to terms with his reality?
Note from Bettina:
There is language in this book. A lot of language. The themes are mature themes. Considering the topic of the book- an alcoholic father, a mother gunned down in a convenience store, and a sister who is dying - the language matches the themes.
This book is appropriate for High School students, as well as ANY teenager who is suffering from the loss of a parent to violence.
Author's Web Site:
http://adiosnirvana.com/
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