Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie
by David Lubar
By Sabrina Lancaster- Pd.2
Sleeping? Not An Option
It is Scott's first year of high school, and things have definitely changed. Old friends suddenly ditch for their girlfriends, girls are drastically prettier, sleep just isn't an option anymore, and not to mention the fact his mother announces she's pregnant... Scott has many new things to figure out as the year drags on, will he find out where he truly belongs?
"Never try to impress anyone. Especially not a girl. It won't work."
Scott learns to realize that it all isn't about impressing the new girl, or the pretty girl, for sometimes it just doesn't work out.
Sleeping Freshmen Never Lie has won many Literary Prizes from...
- Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
- Kirkus Reviews
- Voice Of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
- Kliatt Starred
- School Library Journal Starred
- Wilson's Junior High School
- Wilson's Senior High School
- Horn Book
- Booklist
Other then dealing with new challenges of being a high schooler, Scott also has to look out for the boyfriend of the girl he likes. Vernon is a nasty upperclassman who would just as easily beat up Scott.
About the author
David Lubar was born on March 16, 1964 in Morristown New Jersey. He is an author, electronic game programmer, and a game designer who has written many books for teens. He has also programmed the games Frogger and Super Breakout. David says, "Believe it or not, I'd rather write books than games. I especially like to write stories that are scary, strange, or funny."
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Critics Review
"A fresh, genuinely funny picture of an earnest yet hapless teen... A solidly enjoyable read sprinkled with laughs, puzzles, a few groans, some oh-I-get-it nods, and generally good geeky fun throughout." -BCCB
"Lessons are learned, humor mixed with sadness is prevalent, and the bittersweet year comes to a satisfying end for both the reader and Scott." -VOYA