Books like Shattering Glass by Gail Giles
Rob, the charismatic leader of the senior class, uses his influence to turn the quiet nerd into a rising campus celebrity. The sudden shift ignites jealousy, hostility, and violence that destabilize friendships and disrupt the sense of safety at the high school. The story examines how popularity, social acceptance, and peer pressure can lead to unexpected turmoil among teenagers.
Through the lens of youth violence and school dynamics, the novel explores the fragility of identity and the consequences of social manipulation within a high‑school setting.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Gail Giles
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