King, A. S. (2010). Please Ignore Vera Dietz. NY: Knopf Books for Young Readers.
Summary
Vera Dietz and Charlie are best friends until he starts hanging out with new friends. When Charlie dies, Vera is left with guilt and a secret that she isn't sure she should tell. After years of trying to blend in, she now faces life differently. She tries to cope with the pain using alcohol, while keeping it hidden from her father. When life becomes too much, Vera must face the events of her life instead of hiding from them. Her and her father work through their problems and face the future.
Commentary
Many students deal with the same issues as Vera on a daily basis. They struggle with making the right choices when something else feels better in the moment. The book really plays on the changing roles of adolescents with their parents. Vera has to come to come to terms with how her parents' pasts have shaped them and influenced them to be the way they are.
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