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ON THE GAME (James Lorimer, 2005)
Inspired by true events, On the Game follows one ordinary girl on an extraordinary journey into the dark world of teenage prostitution. -- “Polak’s cautionary work is hauntingly convincing.” – Montreal Review of Books -- "Polak has created a story that is entrenched with the reality surrounding teenagers today....On the Game is a story for every teenager, both male and female. For the male, the novel teaches the lesson of the need to take care of other's feelings, and for the female, it shows that it is sometimes necessary to ask for help if you do not think you can say no. A book that, once it is started, is difficult to put down." -- CM: Canadian Review of Materials
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aleesha
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what a good book. wow, i finished one of your books for a english assignment, on the game. what a good book. i look foward to reading another. (: P.S. - very different but good idea's for your book. |
miriam vasquez
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On The Game love your book ON THE GAME....once i read the first chapter i couldnt stop reading..  |
Brandon Asselin-Castello
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I I really loved your book it touched my heart i wonder how yu are that good of a writer to write such a nice book keep it up.thank you for coming to our school LaurenHill Academy |
Christina Rickard
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On The Game I thought that on the game was an awesome book. The plot and story line was incredible. I do hope that you will conyinue to write more and more books like it. You really are a talented author. |
Sam Hawkins
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great book I read this book for my English class. it was such a good book. it realates with what ordinry teens go threw to try and keep the person they love. |
Nathalie
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... wow. i loved your book . ! the characters came to life in my head, and i could it put down. i always wanted to know what would happen next. The setting in Montreal , the streets and stores made it more realistic, and it made it like every other day as teenage girl. iv already suggested it to a few of my friends, and they all started reading it. what made you write this book? and is it really based on a true events? |
Sarah Baker
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... i read this book for a book report in english, and it was better than i expected. your style of writing is perfect for the story line. i could really undetstand the trouble she was going through as if it were my own. i give this book 5 stars. |
Rachel Canelo
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hey :) i loved it it brought images to my headdd return... THEY SHOULD MAKE A MOVIE OF IT I LOVED IT IT WAS AMAZING |
Monique
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hey rachel Thanks for all your comments. I'm really glad I wrote On the Game. I hope it'll help my readers as you try to figure out your own relationships. I try to write the kind of books I'd have liked to read when I was a teenager! Best regards to all of you who have made comments! |
Jade
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... i read this book ... it is very suspensful & i couldnt stop reading it. I found it was good of you to write this book - because it is a good lesson for young readers. I started reading it then a lot of my other friends wanted to read it after me, so i let them,. they are now enjoying it too.  I think it was interesting that you came up with an idea like that, because i think it catches a lot of people attention when they read it. good job, its a great book  |
Jayna
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On The Game Your book On The Game is amazing i' started reading today and I just couldn't stop I recommended it to alot of people already some of them want to borrow it after I'm done because i told them to read the first chapter. |
Monique
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... Wow, Jayna, I had a long day at school today and your comment was just what I needed to give me a boost of energy -- and get me in the mood for my writing day tomorrow. I'm delighted you are enjoying On the Game. Thanks so much for writing! |
DYLAN
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... I've read this book, Its is great, Between "home Invasion" and this book, they are truly the best.  Dylan |
Sabrina
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... There's nothing more exciting than being young and in love -- especially when the object of your affection is an older guy who showers you with gifts and attention. But when Yolande's new boyfriend, Etienne, asks her to go on a date with another guy, it becomes clear that his love comes at a terrible price. Inspired by true events, On the Game follows one ordinary girl on an extraordinary journey into the dark world of teenage prostitution when i read that part i KNEW i had to read it... and right when i started to i prettyy much fell in love with it my favorite part was when Yolande tells Etienne off haha i am doing a review for my english class and i am getting soooooooooooooooooooooooooo many people to read this book |
Desirae
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wow hi my name is desirae i am 15 i have had my boyfriend for 2 years and 7 months and when i read your book i thought how lucky i am and how strong yolande was to hold on to what she loved or thought she loved knowing it was wrong but she is even stronger for kicking him to the curb despite what could have happened.. i just wanted to let you no how great the book was and i plan on reading many more of your books.... thnks for reading. |
John
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Eh maybe not I don't know i realy don't like on the game it reveals to much. As a teen who is cool with romance, on the game is not my favorite. No offence it's just my opinion.  |
Costa
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Oh on the game. Nop i don't like it Hi my name is costa. At the moment i am reading on the game for english class, s a teen I'm not a fan of the book, i find it reveals to much and i am not discusted by the word romance or sex. I actually don't care if it's thrown in a sentence, but the book is not my favorite. No offense either. |
Tracee
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amazing. This book is amazing, I currently have only 40 pages left, and I wish it would never end. It usually takes me months to read a book, regardless of how long or short it is. However, its only taken me less than 2 days to read On the Game. |
sanu
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On the game! Can somebody give me a summary about this book! what was the main problem? how the problem solved? |
Monique P
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... Hi Elisa, No the book has not been banned. Are you working on banned books? I have a bracelet that I love that has miniature covers of banned books on it. Did you know that Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird was banned? |
Criket
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help I loved this book but i need help with an English Class .. I am doing a speech on why you should read this book, but I need a movie clip that somehow relates to this book or a song .. Someone PLEASE HELP !! P.S. I LOVE THIS BOOK |
anonymous
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Teaching this book Hi, I'm tutoring a boy in English, and his class is reading On the Game. I began reading it with him and we discussed the main themes and issues that are brought up. I got to a part that I felt uncomfortable reading with him because he is only in the 8th grade. How would you go about reading this book and explaining it to a young teenage boy of about 13 years old without feeling uncomfortable? I honestly am enjoying reading the book myself, however I don't know how to make reading it to him not awkward. |
Monique P
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... I'm glad to hear you are helping a student read and understand On the Game. You bring up an interesting problem -- one I had not thought of before. My best advice is for you to talk to the young man's teacher. I think the teacher, who knows the student and has a specific approach to teaching the novel, is in the best position to help you. Keep me posted. I am curious to hear how things go. Tnx for posting your comment. Best, Monique |
taylon
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best book ever i really liked this book it was one of the best books ever. I liked all of the details and if you write another one like it i have some really good ideas. |
Monique P
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... Taylon! Hey, thanks for posting that comment. I wrote On the Game quite a few years ago, but I have to admit I still love it! And I'd love to hear your ideas. Or better still, maybe you need to start writing YOUR OWN book!!! |
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