Books like Prey by Lurlene McDaniel
Ms. Lori Settles, a new English teacher at a suburban high school, quickly becomes popular among her students. Ryan Piccoli, normally the class clown who feels isolated, is drawn to her attention. Their relationship deepens after school, leading Ryan to question boundaries and face the reality of a teacher-student dynamic that is both emotionally intense and ethically wrong. As scrutiny increases, Ryan's decisions have lasting effects on both his personal life and those around him, touching on themes of power, abuse, and the challenges of single-parent families.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lurlene McDaniel
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