Overview

Mean Girls meets Life of Pi in this darkly humorous, compulsively readable teen novel that's perfect for fans of Libba Bray and Andrew Smith. A hilariously dark and twisted story that sparkles with a remarkably fresh voice, The Lifeboat Clique is Kathy Parks's irreverent yet insightful novel about how to survive in the most unthinkable circumstances. Some people might say that Denver has a death wish. Why else would she dare to sneak into a Malibu beach party where she'd be surrounded by enemies? Oh yeah. Croix. Denver never thought in a million years he'd ask her out, but who is she to question this miracle of fate? Well, that isn't the only surprise fate has in store. During the party a tsunami hits the coast of California, and Denver and a handful of others escape death and are swept out to sea. Of course, one of her fellow castaways is none other than her ex-BFF, Abigail, who can barely stand the sight of her. Trapped on a small boat with the most popular kids in school and waiting to be rescued, Denver wonders what might kill her first--dehydration, sunstroke, or the girl she used to think of as a sister?

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""A compulsive read."" -- ""Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"" ""A savagely funny book."" -- ""Jesse Andrews, New York Times bestselling author"" ""Allyson Ryan deftly narrates this darkly humorous story of the social dynamics of a group of teenaged castaways...Parks' story is unique, irreverent, and definitely worth a listen."" -- ""AudioFile"" ""Part adventure, part sly critique of high school politics, Parks' novel is a sweet, moving novel about loss, friendship, and the will to both live and forgive."" -- ""Publishers Weekly"" ""Teens who feel like they don't quite fit in may enjoy Denver's criticisms of the high school hierarchy."" -- ""School Library Journal""

Author Information

As a baby, Kathy Parks was thrown out with the bathwater. This experience shaped her life and art. She is the author of novels including The Lifeboat Clique and Notes from My Captivity, and she also works as an advertising copywriter. She lives with her husband, Michael, in Boulder, Colorado. Allyson Ryan is an Earphones Award-winning voice actress who can be heard in commercials, promos, animation, and audiobooks. She has extensive experience on stage and television. In New York, she acted in and directed more than thirty plays. Her television credits include roles on Eleventh Hour, Law & Order, and One Life to Live. She has also appeared as ""Mom"" in several television commercials. Advertising Age nominated her for a Bobby Award in the best actress category for her work as the Duracell mom.

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