RUSH - Available Now from Penguin/Speak
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Rush tells the story of Jake King, a young adrenaline junkie who joins a crew of crazed firefighters.
These firefighters rappel out of helicopters to take on California’s most dangerous wildfires.
But joining The Rush Club, this team’s secret society, proves more deadly than any fire, both for Jake and the girl he loves.
JERK, CALIFORNIA - Available Now from Penguin/Speak
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Sam Carrier is one confused kid. The high-school senior has Tourette's Syndrome messing with his body, Naomi Archer messing with his heart, and a dead dad messing with his mind. Sam takes off on a road-trip to California looking for some peace. Each stop brings Sam and Naomi (yep, she comes along) closer to a truth Sam doesn't want to face, but can't run from anymore. It's the adventure of a lifetime, and his last chance to find out whose he really is.
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"Emotionally rewarding." --VOYA
"Sam and his story are quixotic in the best possible way: he is a good-hearted dreamer trying to do right by his dulcinea. Debut author Friesen has Tourette syndrome, and he brings complexity and nuance to Sam’s struggle for understanding and self-acceptance. The pacing is leisurely, but like any good road story, there are enough corners and bends to keep readers eagerly anticipating what lies ahead at the journey’s end." --Booklist
"Compelling!" --School Library Journal
