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Name: Burnt orange
Author: Melody Carlson

In "Burnt Orange," Melody Carlson presents the story of a teenage girl raised in a pastor's family who finds herself at the center of school life, navigating the excitement of new experiences with the responsibilities of her Christian upbringing. As she attends drinking parties and justifies her choices as a way to help others, she gradually confronts the emotional disconnect caused by these choices and the potential consequences—involving traffic accidents and the harmful impacts of alcohol. Through her journey, the novel explores themes of faith, friendship, and the importance of making responsible decisions while highlighting the challenges faced by teens in a high‑school environment.

First publish date: 2005

Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure

Authors: Melody Carlson

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