The Boomerang Effect -- Gordon Jack

<p><strong>A hilariously subversive YA debut that explores the meaning of friendship and loyalty, and also why you should avoid being trapped in a small space with an angry chicken. Perfect for fans of Andrew Smith's <em>Winger</em> and Frank Portman's <em>King Dork.</em></strong></p><p>It all started with a harmless prank. But now high school junior Lawrence Barry is one step away from reform school unless he participates in a mentorship program. His mentee? Spencer Knudsen, a Norwegian exchange student with Spock-like intelligence but the social skills of the periodic table.</p><p>Then disaster strikes. Homecoming Week. When someone dressed as the school Viking mascot starts destroying the fairytale-inspired floats, all suspicion falls on Lawrence. Add to the mix a demon Goth girl, a Renaissance LARPing group, an overzealous yearbook editor, and three vindictive chickens, and Lawrence soon realizes that his situation may be a little out of control. But Spencer seems to have some answers. In fact, Spencer may be the one friend Lawrence never knew he needed.</p><br><br><b>Author:</b> Gordon Jack<br><b>Publisher:</b> Harperteen<br><b>Published:</b> 10/16/2018<br><b>Pages:</b> 368<br><b>Binding Type:</b> Paperback<br><b>Weight:</b> 0.60lbs<br><b>Size:</b> 7.90h x 5.20w x 0.90d<br><b>ISBN:</b> 9780062399403<br><b>Age Range:</b> 14-UP