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The Campaign

The Campaign by Elizabeth Karre is part of The Opportunity Series of books targeting young adult, reluctant readers.  Using the premise of a teenager getting their “dream job”, the series has ordinary teens in real career situations. “The Campaign” involves the dilemma that arises for Destiny, a senior in high school with financial concerns  limiting her hopes to attend college.  During her summer job as an intern reporter, she discovers false video tapes are being made to discredit a mayoral candidate.  Is Destiny being  paid to be a reporter, paid to uncover political shenanigans or paid to keep quiet?  With a surprising twist at the end, the expected plot is thought provoking  and  realistic..  By using hip language, realistic social situations, teenage romantic crushes, responsibility for younger siblings and money problems, the book is honest.  It could be a recommended read for a reluctant reader that is that is also facing “real” life after high school.