The DISREPUTABLE HISTORY-Experience the Thrill of Rebellion

E. Lockhart's The DISREPUTABLE HISTORY is a finalist for the Y/A Nat'l Book Award.  It's set in an elite NY boarding school where the wealthy, privileged student body; tomorrow's movers & shakers, establish their own hierachy of social strata on campus.  Geared to the teen scene, this page turner is a romp of ridiculousness, disreputability with the dynamics of power plays. Frankie is a returning sophomore whose summer transformation from plain Jane to campus hottie has now gotten her noticed by the senior males in the cool clique.  Matthew falls for Frankie while helping her up from a fall from her bike.  He becomes smitten and the attraction is mutual.  Despite their coupledom, Matthew goes running whenever "Alphadog," the leader of the wolf pack calls.  Frankie's modus operandi is better to lead than follow, better to speak up than stay silent and better to open doors than to shut them on people.  Frankie's clever cunning outwits Alphadog's leadership.  We experience the thrill of rebellion, unconventionality and naughtiness with little risk.  Frankie discerns appropriate & inappropriate ways to express a desire for change.  Lessons in friendship, loyalty, empathy & cruelty are played out amongst the students.  The DISREPUTABLE HISTORY fits the Y/A genre.  It's no secret though, this novel is indisputably, an enjoyable read for older adults as well.