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Cutter Boy

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Bullied at school and ignored at home, Travis has a secret: cutting himself with a razor blade is the only thing that lets him control the pain in his life and find some peace. When he… Read More →

  • Lexile: 640
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

Dark Side

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Emerson Yeung seems to have every reason to be happy—he gets good grades, has some friends and has a part-time job. But his parents' pressure to be the perfect son and his father's physical… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

Dead to Me

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Ever since Logan found out that his uncle was involved in the accident that killed Logan's dad, he's been full of resentment. He cuts his uncle out of his life and finds that being reckless… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

Riot School

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

In the middle of the night, five teens break into a small-town high school to protest the decision to close the school and move them to a big city school. Led by Bilan, whose experience with… Read More →

  • Lexile: 700
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

No Known Address

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Teen homelessness is not always connected to poverty and crime. Sometimes there's more to the story. Tyler comes from a privileged family. When he's blamed for bringing prescription narcotics Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2021

No One's Baby

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Adopted by Caucasian parents, biracial teen Lizzie has never felt like she belongs. After the death of her father, Lizzie starts acting out—dating, staying away from home for days, and giving Read More →

  • Lexile: 620
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2021
Cover: Open Secrets
Starred Review & Award Count 1

Open Secrets

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Seventeen-year-old Ana Santos has ambitions to make it big in music. When she signs a contract with the owner of a music café, she has no idea there are sexual strings attached. This book… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2021

Spin Out

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Ben Cheng used to live the good life—he had wealthy parents, lots of friends, and respect as an online gamer. But when his parents separate, Ben's life changes entirely. He moves to a small… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2021

The Player

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Set in the traditionally homophobic world of amateur hockey, this book follows gay goalie Cooper in his struggle with his feelings for a teammate and coming out to his team. Cooper has been… Read More →

  • Lexile: 370
  • Dewey: FIC
  • Copyright: 2021

Killer Drop

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Marcus has it all: charm, good looks, successful parents, endless opportunities and anything money can buy. Along with his best friends, he escapes to his parents' chalet during a school… Read More →

  • Lexile: 630
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

One Night

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Luna Begay is as studious and serious about her Indian heritage as her sister, Issy, is outgoing and fun. When Issy convinces Luna to go with her to a party full of rich kids, the night turns Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

Trap Jam

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Olivia spends her nights drumming in a band, hanging out in clubs and drinking, and her days hungover at school. When her bandmate Lucas catches Olivia talking to her friend Raymond in the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 510
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

Cold Grab

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Sixteen-year-old Angelo moved to Toronto from the Philippines to join his mother, who has been living and working in Canada for most of his life. Adjusting to a new country isn't easy, but… Read More →

  • Lexile: 560
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2020

Locked Up

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

When he was fifteen, Kevin took a car for a joyride and got in an accident that seriously injured a pedestrian. Now known as "Strider" in juvie, he has spent more than two years incarcerated, Read More →

  • Lexile: 520
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2020

On the Run

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

In and out of juvie since he was thirteen, Ryan is running out of chances. This time, Ryan is determined to stay out for good. Being just a few months shy of eighteen means that next time… Read More →

  • Lexile: 580
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2020

Push Back

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Sixteen-year-old Zaine Wyatt's mother walked out of his life when he was twelve, and he was kicked out of his aunt's house. After living on the streets and getting badly beaten up, he is back Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2020

Epic Fail

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Epic Fail tells the story of Kenzie, a 16-year-old half Native American girl, and her two best friends, who have grown up in a multiracial, mixed-income suburb. Two years after a party where… Read More →

  • Lexile: 550
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2019

Gang Girl

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

When Sasha moves from Russia with her mother, she's eager to start a new life. At her new school she joins CREW (Confident, Remarkable, Excellent, Welcoming), a girls' volunteer group. But… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2019
Cover: Ride or Die
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Ride or Die

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

When 15-year-old Kanika falls for Danny, an older guy she has always had a crush on, she becomes his "ride or die chick". Soon after establishing that she will do anything for him, Danny… Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2019
Cover: Saving Grad
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Saving Grad

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Vienna, a mixed-race teen and her mother experience racism and domestic violence while living with her stepfather. They try to escape the situation by moving to a big city where they begin to Read More →

  • Lexile: 610
  • Copyright: 2019
7 titles

Lorimer SideStreets — Hardcover Set

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Edgy high/low fiction for teen reluctant readers. Each SideStreets novel deals with real-world issues and features contemporary teen characters, many from diverse backgrounds. Male and female Read More →

  • Copyright: 2021
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $195.93
  • Your Price: $146.95
  • 7 titles

Rez Runaway

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Raised on an Indian reserve, seventeen-year-old Joe Littlechief tries to be like the other guys. But Joe knows he's different—he's more interested in guys than girls. One night Joe makes a… Read More →

  • Lexile: 600
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2017

Beyond Crazy

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

Being in a band is Stelle's salvation. It is her escape from the chaotic clutter at home and her mother's depression. Even though she is able to lose herself for a few hours, pounding away on Read More →

  • Lexile: 650
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2014

Blow

From the Series Lorimer SideStreets

As far as Mary, a.k.a. Meringue, can tell, the only good thing about moving from Vancouver to Red Deer following her parents' divorce is that she was able to get a head-start on earning her… Read More →

  • Lexile: 530
  • Dewey: [Fic]
  • Copyright: 2014