'Bad Apple' by Laura Ruby covers a wide range of issues including depression, divorce, mother-daughter relationships, outliers, being bullied, young love, and teacher-student relationships. The story revolves around the main character Tora and her relationships with her sister Tiffany and her harasser Chelsea Patrick. The writing style includes unique elements like technology integrated into the plot seamlessly, character quotes at the end of each chapter, and blog comment interludes that provide different perspectives to the novel.
From The Publisher:
"If I really wanted to open up, I'd confess that I really am the liar everyone believes I am."
High-school junior Tola Riley has green hair, a nose ring, an attitude problem, and a fondness for fairy tales, which are a great escape from real life. Everyone thinks she's crazy; everyone says so. Everyone except Mr. Mymer, her art teacher. He gets her paintings and lets her hang out in the art room during lonely lunch periods.
But then rumors start flying and Tola is suddenly the center of a scandal. The whole town is judging her-even her family. When Mr. Mymer is suspended for what everyone thinks is an affair, she has no choice but to break her silence. Fairy tales won't help her this time . . . so how can she tell the truth? And, more importantly, will anyone believe her?
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