In this collection of short stories, Brenna examines life issues that affect teens. The protagonists deal with loss, family violence, autism, Down syndrome and marginalization. Students meet individuals such as Janine, who learns to speaks out for her best friend, Samantha, and Rodney, who finds community in the surfer culture. And, getting a toe jammed inside an Electrolux vacuum cleaner results in a humourous tale.--Ministry of Education website.

English language arts 10 (2011). English language arts 20 (2012). English language arts 30 (2013). Notes: Educators are advised to choose selections from the text that connect to the themes of the secondary English language arts curriculum.--Ministry of Education website.