Synopsis
"So, do we have a deal?" Mr. Evans asked. "Unbelievable," I muttered under my breath. "I don't understand," Mr. Evans said. "The whole thing is unbelievable. First you try to ...
Stephanie Squicciarini - KLIATT
After watching a documentary about Frankie's, a fast food restaurant, and being stimulated to "liven" up his computer science paper on the impact of the Internet and e-mail, Ian plans a boycott of the restaurant in order to send a message to Frankie's about not only their unhealthy menu, but also the tactics they use to entice eaters. By blitzing his IM and e-mail contacts and having his two best friends, Julia and Oswald, do the same, within hours thousands of people have heard the message. The ripples are quickly so far-reaching that Ian receives a cease-and-desist letter from the law firm representing Frankie's. Given a no-win offer to avoid a lawsuit, the most useful help comes not from Ian's high-powered lawyer parents, but from someone he least expects. In this new entry in the Orca Soundings Series, Walters offers up an entertaining story he admits in an opening author's note was inspired by his viewing of the documentary Super Size Me. Pacing, characters, appeal and understated humor, along with a subtle subplot featuring Oswald and Julia attempting the dreaded dating-your-best-friend thing, create an entertaining and intriguing read. KLIATT Codes: JS—Recommended for junior and senior high school students. 2006, Orca, Soundings, 108p., Ages 12 to 18.