Harmless

Anna and Emma have been friends since Emma moved to the neighborhood right before they were to start the third grade. In their freshman year, cool new-kid Mariah gradually becomes their friend. Mariah is dating a senior at the local public school and she invites Anna and Emma to a party at his house; they tell their parents that they are going to a movie at the college. When Emma's...more

Anna and Emma have been friends since Emma moved to the neighborhood right before they were to start the third grade. In their freshman year, cool new-kid Mariah gradually becomes their friend. Mariah is dating a senior at the local public school and she invites Anna and Emma to a party at his house; they tell their parents that they are going to a movie at the college. When Emma's parents stop by the theater and discover that the girls are not there, the shit hits the fan. In order to stay out of trouble, the girls make up a story about being attacked. The lie quickly spirals out of control and gets bigger than they could ever have imagined. A suspenseful story about how a simple lie can have serious and far-reaching consequences. Recommended for teen readers.   hide