Freaked

by J.T. Dutton

Genres: YA Social Themes

Synopsis

At a grateful dead concert you need:

Acid: two windowpanes taped to chest
checked

Tape deck for recording shows
Checked

Wad of cash
Checked

PB&J sandwiches for the munchies
Missing

Tickets to the show
Missing

.45 handgun
What?

Scotty Loveletter is in big trouble. He's about to be expelled from school, but all he cares about is getting to Freedom to see Jerry Garcia—even though he doesn't have tickets. But if dedicating his life to Jerryism has taught him anything, Scotty knows he's got to keep on trucking and smile, smile, smile.

In a stunning debut novel, J. T. Dutton crafts a brilliant story about an unforgettable teen finding himself in the music of one of the world's most beloved bands.

Release date: March 6, 2009

Publisher: HarperTeen

Print pages: 288