Books like Hit and Run by Lurlene Mcdaniel

When a reckless car crashes into the school yard, the lives of several high‑school students collide in unexpected ways. Laurie, a confident cyclist, feels torn between her desire to date a popular athlete and the guilt that follows the accident. Quin, an athletic future college star, grapples with his father’s expectations while handling the shock of the incident. Jeremy, a skilled woodcarver, discovers that his art may be linked to the tragedy in a way he never anticipated. Throughout the novel, the characters face the harsh reality that some choices cannot be undone. Their struggle to come to terms with the consequences of the hit‑and‑run highlights themes of friendship, ambition, and the ethical dilemmas that define the teenage experience. Set in a contemporary high‑school environment, the story examines interpersonal relationships while confronting the moral complexities that arise when accidental harm intersects with personal ambition.

First publish date: 2007