Twelve-year-old Alex loves her small alternative school. She hangs out with her best friend, Tim, every day, and Simon is the coolest teacher--he's even starting a soccer team just for them. And then Stacey comes to town. With her tongue ring and air of confidence, Stacey immediately shakes things up in the classroom. Alex is drawn to her at first, but when Stacey starts rumors that something is going on between Alex and Simon, trouble brews. As the class and Tim begin to believe Stacey's rumors, Alex starts to doubt what is really true herself.

This explosive tale about school politics, relationships, and the frictional power of suggestion is "sure to spark heated discussions" (SLJ, starred review).

This book has been graded for interest at 14+ years.

There are 240 pages in this book. This book was published 2015 by Simon & Schuster .

Acclaimed author E. R Frank is a clinical social worker who has practiced in Manhatten, Brooklyn and New Jersey. Friction is her second book for Simon & Schuster UK. She lives with her husband in Montclair, New Jersey.