Two Roads from Here

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Five high school seniors. Two different roads. One life-changing decision. For fans of Tommy Wallach and Patrick Ness comes a must-have coming-of-age story (School Library Journal) that explores what happens to five teens when they choose the roadand the road not taken.

Should Brian play in Fridays football game, even though his head really hurts
Should Allegra commit to college now that her mothers illness has returned
Should Cole cheat on the SATs for a chance to get into his dream school
Should Nikki go all the way with her boyfriend
Should Wiley tell his best friend that he loves her and risk losing her completely

These five seniors are about to have an opportunity people only dream about: to experience two potential outcomes of a life-altering decision. When its all over, will they still recognize their futures

Reviews

"Destiny or decision The answer may be unknowable, but Steinkellner gives readers something to think about." -- Kirkus Reviews
"Will pique readers interest." -- Publishers Weekly
"Those who enjoyed Susan Beth Pfeffers Life as We Knew It or Emery Lords When We Collided will be captivated by this titles alternating character views and dramatic plotlines. A must-have coming-of-age story that will resonate with all types of YA readers." * School Library Journal *
"The book is compulsively readable and unfailingly well written, and the characters are nicely individualized. Impressively original."
* Booklist *
"[Steinkellner] delivers an impactful plot encouraging readers to think seriously about how their choices affect themselves and others. Readers will be able to easily relate to the struggles of these high school seniors as they make life-defining choices." -- VOYA

Author Bio

Teddy Steinkellner is the author ofTrash Can Days: A Middle School Sagaand its sequel,Trash Can Nights: The Saga Continues. He lives in Stanford, California.Two Roads From Hereis his first novel for young adults. Visit him at TeddySteinkellner.com.