A contemporary novel of teen-age high school life, Facing Up deals with friendship and relationships in a story with enough action and dialogue to keep young adults entertained. Dave, a likeable and interesting protagonist, is faced with problems that will be familiar to many of today's teen-agers.
Through his story Brancato explores the dilemma many teen-agers face in choosing between same-sex friends and those of the opposite sex. Facing Up also discusses frankly the differences between real friendship and sham relationships manipulated by one partner for personal satisfaction.
A central issue that concerns all the characters is the effect of death on their lives. An early conversation between Dave and Jep.....
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