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• Commended for Library Media Connection Editor's Choice 2011 (United States)

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It was easy to get caught up in this book--enough suspense to keep the story moving briskly along. A good hi-low read for teens. -- (04/01/2011) Short, quick chapters are propelled by frenetic action...True to life, this book does not offer a tidy, Pollyanna-ish conclusion; Laurel comes to learn from this experience a difficult lesson at a great expense. A speedy read. -- (09/15/2010) Butcher's portrayal of high school cheating is believable, with actual consequences...The pacing will keep reluctant readers hooked until the very end. -- (02/01/2011) A realistic portrayal of high school students' attitudes towards cheating...This is a well written narrative that will challenge readers to make a decision about what's right and what's wrong. Recommended. -- (01/01/2011) Butcher offers an insightful look into the ethics and morals of high school students...The short book really lends itself to a good discussion. -- (06/01/2011) Well suited to its intended audience...With its succinct text, short chapters, and emphasis on contemporary teen issues, Cheat should be popular with reluctant young adult readers....Recommended. -- (09/24/2010)

Short, quick chapters are propelled by frenetic action...True to life, this book does not offer a tidy, Pollyanna-ish conclusion; Laurel comes to learn from this experience a difficult lesson at a great expense. A speedy read. -- (09/15/2010) Butcher's portrayal of high school cheating is believable, with actual consequences...The pacing will keep reluctant readers hooked until the very end. -- (02/01/2011) A realistic portrayal of high school students' attitudes towards cheating...This is a well written narrative that will challenge readers to make a decision about what's right and what's wrong. Recommended. -- (01/01/2011) It was easy to get caught up in this book--enough suspense to keep the story moving briskly along. A good hi-low read for teens. -- (04/01/2011) Butcher offers an insightful look into the ethics and morals of high school students...The short book really lends itself to a good discussion. -- (06/01/2011) Well suited to its intended audience...With its succinct text, short chapters, and emphasis on contemporary teen issues, Cheat should be popular with reluctant young adult readers....Recommended. -- (09/24/2010)

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Kristin Butcher is the author of several books for young readers, including The Trouble with Liberty and The Hemingway Tradition in the Orca Soundings collection. Kristin lives in Campbell River, British Columbia.

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