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Nathaniel Lambert, 'Chapter 34 is Another Flashback'ĥ55 stories. He went out the shattered front door, and started his long search for. SideStreets are edgy, fast-paced novels that combine real-world themes and believable characters to make for short, heart-stopping books - sure to engage the most reluctant reader.Man woke on the floor of an unfamiliar living room. This book is part of the SideStreets series. 'In addition to the diverse protagonists, many secondary characters also bring diversity to the series.'- Kirkus Reviews 'This book opens the door to talk about rape culture and the way that women are allowed to navigate in the world of sexuality.'- Isaiah Roby, NetGalley It's a great series for teens, on very real issues, and it's Canadian!' - Bailey Randolph, Librarian, NetGalley If you haven't read a Sidestreets book, I highly recommend it. It's a quick read, and very to the point, and it outlines the aftermath of the horrific event, and the healing, rather than the event itself. It tackles a very difficult issue that is very relevant in today's society of social media and cell phones. 'I love the Sidestreets series, and this book is no exception. This novel reflects the complexities that teens face dealing with the rape culture many young men participate in and how it is intensified by social media.

His actions of first remaining silent, then finally speaking up, have unexpected consequences for everyone - including him.

Two years later, photos of the crime and the victim show up on social media and the girl's friend decides to confirm the victim's account of her experience - and confirm that the assailant was his own brother's good buddy. One of the girls, who comes from a mixed-race Aboriginal/Caucasian family of lower socio-economic standing, is raped, which has very serious consequences on her mental health.

In suburban Vancouver, in a multiracial mixed-income neighbourhood, three 14-year-old friends, a boy and two girls, go to a party organized by the boy's older brother. This book tells a tough but realistic story about teen relationships and sexual assault and how social media plays a role in magnifying its impact.

Room 555 by Cristy Watson