Recommended grades 7-10. Jay Asher and Carolyn Mackler bring forward a fascinating question; if you were able to see our future Facebook posts in 1995, what would you think of the life you lead today? This is exactly what happens to Josh and Emma, high school Sophomores who unwittingly download a free AOL sample and gain access to their Facebook pages in 2010. The 1995 world they create will make older reader smile, and will make all readers think about how we use social networking technology. The narrative, which switches perspectives between the two characters, is fast-paced and engaging. This book is a wonderful thought experiment, and a great coming-of-age story.
Highly recommended, ****.
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