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Oct 06, 2014
"Finn is used to people thinking he's a freak. First, his mother was killed in a bizarre accident involving a dead horse. Then his dad turned Finn into a character in his novel, which became a cult favorite. At least Finn's best friend Cade (a foul-mouthed, sex-crazed prankster) treats him like a real person. So does Julia, the fascinating new girl who's able to see beyond Finn's epileptic seizures and unusual habit of measuring time in miles. Even though 100 Sideways Miles features ghosts, a flash flood, and a wild road trip, it's the complex and satisfyingly weird characters that really make it a memorable read. If you're an outside-the-box reader looking for more edgy, absurd stories, try Libba Bray's Going Bovine." Teen Scene October 2014 newsletter http://www.libraryaware.com/996/NewsletterIssues/ViewIssue/72d88d46-49e9-4a07-ad0b-f8f2b75baf8a?postId=8719229c-6f71-45f8-b49d-2264d7fb6d8b