Willets Elementary school and then attended the Wheatley School for junior high and high school. When he was young his parents moved to Roslyn Heights, New York (Long Island). VERDICT: Highly recommended.” – School Library Journalīio: Todd was born in New York City. appropriate for an older middle school and high school audience. "Rather than attempting to sway the reader, it offers awareness." - VOYA “This thought-provoking book is both welcome and imperative.” – Booklist * (starred review). “Compact and suspenseful, the novel raises important questions about war.” – Kirkus His most recent young adult novel is Price of Duty:Ģ018 New York Public Library Best Book for Teens Vietnam, Woodstock, road trips, and acid trips: a sweetly bittersweet, surprising, even melancholy bildungsroman set against a world in flux. Readers fascinated with this time period will find much to enjoy. Kirkus review: "Strasser perfectly captures the golden haze of youth and life on the cusp of adulthood. The picture painted of the Woodstock music festival shows the dark side of peace and love, and the prevalence of drugs is on almost every page…The best part of the book, however, is the one that transcends eras: Lucas' introspection as he contemplates his place in the world." In this loosely autobiographical novel, Strasser introduces 18-year-old Lucas, who is bright and sensitive but also a screw up…. Todd Strasser is an American author of more than 130 novels for adults, young-adults, and middle graders.īooklist review: "Drugs, sex, and rock 'n' roll, those hallmarks of the summer of 1969, are all here, but there's so much more. His most recent novel is Summer of '69 Booklist review: "Drugs, sex, and rock 'n' roll, those hallmarks of the summer of 1969, are all here, but there's so much more. Not a subscriber? Click here to sign up for the daily PDF or alerts.Todd Strasser is an American author of more than 130 novels for adults, young-adults, and middle graders. Please visit the Race to Give's website for more information. The Run-A-MUCK Challenge is meant to help build awareness and raise money for the Race to Give while also having fun. Have a little fun at their expense in the spirit of friendly, good-natured competition, but please also let them know they are appreciated for participating and for making a difference in the important topic of aftercare. Posting and re-posting the photos and/or videos on social media shows the challenge was accepted and completed, as well as brings awareness to Thoroughbred aftercare. Post on social media and thank participants
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