A set-up similar to The Rag and Bone Shop (Cormier) but just doesn't hold up to that standard. It's all very interesting but the story falls a little flat and the language is just... I dunno. Does anyone really use the word "dope" for drugs anymore? 
 I think the main storyline will appeal to some teens (and it's short, so yay) but I worry that if I recommend it and they read some of this weird '80s lingo they'll think I'm insane.