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Fifteen-year-old Dylan's friend Angie is making a film about him while he is busy trying to keep his brother from getting caught with drugs, dealing with his mom leaving, and figuring out how to get Angie to think of him as more than just a friend.
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Dylan Fontaine is a fifteen-year-old who suddenly finds his life turned into a movie when his best friend Angie decides to document his chaotic senior-year summer. Between trying to keep his younger brother out of trouble after he gets tangled up with drugs, dealing with his mom's sudden departure, and trying to convince Angie that he's more than just a goofy sidekick, Dylan's days are a mix of laugh-out-loud moments and genuine heart-ache. The story's humor is grounded in the absurdity of teenage life, yet it doesn't shy away from the weight of real problems, making it a quick, relatable read for anyone who's ever felt like they're juggling too many crises at once. It's especially good for teens who enjoy realistic, slice-of-life novels with a strong voice, and parents will appreciate the way it tackles tough topics like drug use, divorce, and unrequited crushes without turning them into moral lectures. If you liked the candid, funny-but-touching teen voice in The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, you'll find a similar mix of wit and warmth in Dylan's story.