ADAM CANFIELD OF THE SLASH

Adam Canfield just can't cut a break. If it isn’t quiz bowl, band, or homework, it's testing, annoying third-graders, or principals. Now that his friend Jennifer has roped him into being co-editor of the school paper, he stumbles upon a school scandal and must decide what to do. Patrick Lawlor juggles many subplots, as well as commentary on the current education system. While he doesn’t sound like a young character, the sharp edge to his narration maintains the momentum. Lawlor does an admirable job of portraying different characters, from a hyper third-grader to a kindly custodian to the oily Ms. Maris, school principal. J.M.S. © AudioFile 2005, Portland, Maine [Published: AUG/SEP 05]