Skuse, C. J. Rockaholic. (Juicy Central series, book 7)

Skuse, C. J.  Rockaholic. (Juicy Central series, book 7)    Scholastic Press  358p  $18.99     

978-0-545-42960-3       2012      jr/sr   E-BN      Realistic Fiction

The day her grandfather died was a very sad day for Jody.  She felt his absence and would always miss him.  He bought her a ticket for a concert to her favorite rock group.  She had hoped to share that event with him, so, in his honor, she went alone.  Well, not completely alone -- Matt took her to the concert, but he would be waiting outside, as he did not have a ticket to get in to the arena.  Jody was loving every minute of it until it became stifling and too crowded with people pushing and shoving.  Somewhere along the way, she lost herself in the crowd and began to feel ill.  Then there was a great push and she was knocked to the ground.  At first she thought she would be crushed, but a miracle happened and Jackson, the lead singer, helped her out of the crowd.  Later he came to say hello, but somehow the security lost control of the crowd, and in trying to get out of the way, Jody ended up with the lead singer in the car.  Matt was shocked and turned to question Jody, but at that point Jackson was so drunk or so high on something that Matt just drove on. 

Now Matt and Jody have a problem!  They did not mean to kidnap Jackson, but now that Jackson has found some peace and quiet in Jody’s house he does not want to leave!

This is a very funny story about love, infatuation, and the choices you make in life.  I loved the interaction between Matt and Jody.  They are just so funny and have yet to discover their young love.       

Rock stars–fiction                                        --Magna Diaz