Scum (Orca Soundings)
"This is the stuff real life is made of and I highly recommend this to young teens who think dealing and taking drugs is the easy way to money." (Tucson Unified School District2008-11-01)"The book's willingness to forego hackneyed messages is refreshing...a quick but satisfying drama for those aware that darkness is only a step away in even the most comfortable lives." (The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books2009-01-01)"Scumis full of suspense...[and] would make an excellent addition to intermediate classroom and school library collections." (Resource Links2008-12-01)"Dekker paints a painful picture of how death can tear apart those left behind." (TeensReadToo.com2008-12-01)"Reminds me of an episode ofCSIorLaw & Orderin which people try to solve a crime but also deal with the personal aspects of the situation." (Middler Books and More2009-05-08)"The story moves along and provides enough plot twists to keep the reader engaged.  All in all it's a solid, if not exceptional, title from Orca." (NMRLS Youth Services Book Review2009-05-08)