TO THE POWER OF THREE

Lippman presents a heartbreaking coming-of-age story. Kat, Josie, and Perri, friends since third grade, seem to have it all--including an enduring friendship. But everything is shattered in the school bathroom when Kat is killed, Perri is seriously wounded, and Josie is shot in the foot. Narrator Alexandra O'Karma eloquently conveys the thoughts and sorrows of teens. She also skillfully captures parents, teachers, police, and an array of classmates as this seemingly senseless crime is unraveled. Despite moving back and forth in time and presenting a circuitous story, O'Karma keeps listeners longing for the next detail in this compelling mystery. S.G.B. © AudioFile 2006, Portland, Maine [Published: APR/ MAY 06]