Friction, E.R. Frank
Friction, E.R. Frank
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Friction

Author: E.R. Frank

Narrator: Jessalyn Gilsig

Unabridged: 4 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/13/2003


Synopsis

This stunning novel by E.R. Frank explores what happens when the truth is worse than the rumor.

Twelve-year-old Alex loves her small alternative school. She hangs out with her best friend, Tim, every day, and Simon is the coolest teacher—he’s even starting a soccer team just for them. And then Stacey comes to town. With her tongue-ring and air of confidence, Stacey immediately shakes things up in the classroom. Alex is drawn to her at first, but when Stacey starts rumors that something is going on between Alex and Simon, trouble brews. As the class and Tim begin to believe Stacey’s rumors, Alex starts to doubt what is really true herself.

About The Author

E. R. Frank is an American fiction writer, clinical social worker, and psychotherapist. She won the Teen People Book Club NEXT Award for her first novel Life Is Funny, and her novel America was made into a television movie starring Rosie O'Donnell and Philip Johnson.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jude on July 07, 2021

Re-reading something I read 13 years ago is quite surreal. I was shocked that this held up even after all these years. It's such a gutsy book. It's a shame that it didn't get that much exposure. The author does such an excellent job at conveying very complex adolescent emotions even in rather simple......more

Goodreads review by Thomas on April 13, 2009

"Friction" is about twelve year old Alexander (Alex) who attends an urban private school that only has one teacher - Simon. Everyone is doing well until the new girl Stacey comes in and starts spreading rumours about Alex... and Simon. I really didn't like this book, but I just can't bring myself to......more

Goodreads review by Kaleb on December 19, 2016

Friction by E.R. Frank is a three out of five star book; I enjoyed the plot line and character development, but didn’t think that the book was as well written as it could’ve been. I wanted an easy page turner that I could pick up before bed and read a chapter or two before I got too tired to keep re......more