Praise for FREAKED: “First-time author Dutton shows a sharp wit. A hoot.” — Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)
Praise for FREAKED: “Fast, wry first-person commentary.” — ALA Booklist
Kelly Louise’s narration…is wry and often hilarious (sometimes from her own mistaken but seemingly unshakable convictions about her worldly wisdom). The character portraits are particularly impressive in their originality and richness. Readers will relish both the entertaining narration and the inevitable ensuing arguments about the ethics of the situation. — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
Touches of wry humor punctuate Kelly Louise’s angry and guilt-ridden struggles with impulsivity, sexuality, religious hypocrisy and small-town life and its gossip. Kelly Louise’s fresh voice will change the way readers think about “good” girls. — Kirkus Reviews
