Monday, August 19, 2013

Thousand Words by Jennifer Brown

You know that saying, "A picture is worth a thousand words." Well, in this case it is. When Ashleigh's boyfriend spends his last summer in their town before he is off to college, Ashleigh decides to send him a picture. Not just any picture, a nude one. Before she knows it, she is charged with something that has to do with sexting and he is charged with distribution of child pornography. As Ashleigh struggles to adapt to a new life of being the biggest scandal and dealing with her father (superintendent) who is facing a lot of criticism because his daughter is a sexter, she meets Mack. I like Mack, he is like a big teddy bear except in human form. Ashleigh finds comfort in Mack as they spend their days doing community service. Mack is mysterious and Ashleigh is desperate for a new friend. But as her past keeps coming back at her, will their her chance at a new life happen? Read more to find out.  -Mary

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