Not Just Proms & Parties:
Karin's Dilemma
by Patricia G. Penny
Karin's Dilemma
by Patricia G. Penny
KARIN'S DILEMMA by Patricia G. Penny
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 9+
Release Date: 9/10/07
Publisher: Lobster Press
Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
Rating: 4 Stars
Karin’s dilemma is her mother’s boyfriend. Karin’s father left them years ago, and her mother has never really shown an
interest in another man. It was probably a lack of self-confidence that caused her to feel more comfortable spending her
free time watching TV with Karin or reading or crocheting. Then along came Cal.
Cal works in the same telemarketing business as Karin’s mother. There’s something a bit creepy about Cal, but Karin
can’t quite put her finger on it. He begins spending more and more time at their house, and during that time he lets a few
things slip.
Karin’s boyfriend, Ben, mentions that he saw Cal at the courthouse. Cal’s explanation of handling a speeding ticket
doesn’t make sense when Ben points out to Karin that the courthouse location where Cal was seen is for criminal cases
only. When confronted, Cal comes up with what Karin thinks is a lame excuse.
When Karin’s mother announces that Cal is moving in, Karin decides to take action. She is going away to college in the
fall, which means their time together is limited. But what bothers Karin is that once she is gone, her mother will be alone
with Cal and that makes her very uncomfortable. How can she convince her mother that she deserves better?
Patricia G. Penny continues the NOT JUST PROMS & PARTIES series with KARIN’S DILEMMA. Quick, easy
reading with a contemporary theme, it is sure to be popular with teen girls.
Category: Contemporary
Age Recommendation: Grades 9+
Release Date: 9/10/07
Publisher: Lobster Press
Reviewed by: Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky"
Rating: 4 Stars
Karin’s dilemma is her mother’s boyfriend. Karin’s father left them years ago, and her mother has never really shown an
interest in another man. It was probably a lack of self-confidence that caused her to feel more comfortable spending her
free time watching TV with Karin or reading or crocheting. Then along came Cal.
Cal works in the same telemarketing business as Karin’s mother. There’s something a bit creepy about Cal, but Karin
can’t quite put her finger on it. He begins spending more and more time at their house, and during that time he lets a few
things slip.
Karin’s boyfriend, Ben, mentions that he saw Cal at the courthouse. Cal’s explanation of handling a speeding ticket
doesn’t make sense when Ben points out to Karin that the courthouse location where Cal was seen is for criminal cases
only. When confronted, Cal comes up with what Karin thinks is a lame excuse.
When Karin’s mother announces that Cal is moving in, Karin decides to take action. She is going away to college in the
fall, which means their time together is limited. But what bothers Karin is that once she is gone, her mother will be alone
with Cal and that makes her very uncomfortable. How can she convince her mother that she deserves better?
Patricia G. Penny continues the NOT JUST PROMS & PARTIES series with KARIN’S DILEMMA. Quick, easy
reading with a contemporary theme, it is sure to be popular with teen girls.