Review: courage to confront inappropriate behavior
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 6, 2013
The Live! crew is at a loss for the subject of their second television production until Molly suggests sexual harassment. Probing a bit, the kids find out that Molly is being sexually harassed by her boss at the restaurant where she works. Molly doesn't know what to do. She doesn't want to lose her job. She needs the money for college. But she is distressed at the thought of having to put up with the man's inappropriate actions.The media students of Brentwood High begin to interview students and find many who have stories to tell. One sweet girl is being harassed by guys writing nasty things about her in their locker room and on lavatory walls. And even some guys feel harassed by girls who make inappropriate comments.This is another great book in the series. Baer has the crew cover a serious subject that affects many students. There is also a less prominent investigation into tattoos. The themes in is this novel include respect for others, being willing to stand up for the truth - especially when someone is being hurt, and just being who God made you to be.Wheel chair bound Sarah is turning out to be a good source of wisdom from the Bible. When Izzy contemplates getting a tattoo to make a statement, Sarah tries to get him to understand that he has been created by God in His own image. He doesn't need a "gimmick" to make a statement. "You're meant to be just the way you are."There is a little more Christian influence in this novel. Sarah is having a positive influence on the other students. She even gives Molly a Bible and Molly is moved that there is someone who cares for her that much.I received a complimentary egalley of this book from a publicity group for the purpose of this review.