Off Limits
by Robert Rayner
A boy who wants more out of a relationship than just sex - and finds it in the wrong place
Fifteen-year-old Birmingham has a hot girlfriend who wants to "do it" anytime, anywhere. But to his (and his best friend's) surprise, it just leaves him feeling hollow, and he finds himself longing for something more. Then his school hires a substitute music teacher, and Birm feels an instant connection with her. They both share a deep love for music -- and she seems to have feelings for him too. They begin meeting outside of school hours until, one day, Birmingham's girlfriend catches him in a lie. Jealous and angry, she tells anyone who will listen that he is having an affair with the teacher. Birmingham is forced to defend himself in a formal inquiry, while he wonders whether he's the one who has done something wrong.
About the Author
Reviews
"The dialogue, both witty and thoughtful, faithfully reflects current high school conversations... Students will be nodding in recognition."
Joan Marshall, Resource Links
"This latest entry in the SideStreets series of high-interest fiction aimed at contemporary teen readers is a topical and provocative read that will capture the attention of its intended audience."
Lisa Doucet, Atlantic Books Today
Subjects (BISAC)
JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Dating & Relationships, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Sexual Abuse
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