Shutout by Brendan Halpin

Halpin, Brendan Shutout, pgs 183. D & M Publishers Inc., 2010. $16.99. Language- PG-13 (46 swears, no "f"), Sexual Content- PG-13; Violence-PG. Lena and Amanda are unstoppable, on the soccer field and at home. The best friends decide that they are ready for high school soccer, but not exactly ready for all the changes that are to come. Can their friendship survive the hardships of high school? As I read this book it really intrested me, I was able to relate to the struggles of growing up through friendships, sports, and everything else in between. Brendan Halpin is a great author with a great novel, and I highly recommend it. MS- ADVISABLE. Student Reviewer: BJS