Books like Kicks by Fitch, Janet
In the glittering, yet perilous streets of Los Angeles, a teenage girl discovers that the glamorous façade of street culture can hide a cruel reality. When her childhood friend, once idolized, exposes herself to sexual promiscuity and ends up overdosing on drugs, the protagonist is compelled to retreat from the allure and reassess her own values. The novel examines the delicate balance of friendship, the seductive dangers of drug abuse, and the ethical dilemmas that young people face in an adult world.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Fitch, Janet
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