The third title in our exciting relaunch of Point Horror!
Hayley is going to have the best year ever. After years of careful planning, she's ready to serve as student council president AND editor-in-chief of the newspaper. Ivy League, here she comes!
However, just before student council elections, someone creates a fake facebook profile for Hayley and starts posting inappropriate photos and incriminating updates. It must be the work of a highly skilled Photoshopper, but the attention to detail is scary. The embarrassing photos of "Hayley" in her bathing suit reveal a birthmark on her back--a birth mark Hayley has never shown in public. . . .
The situation escalates until Hayley's mother reveals some shocking information. Hayley isn't an only child: She has a twin sister who was adopted by a different family. And that's not all. Soon, Hayley discovers that her long-lost sister isn't just playing a prank--she's plotting to take over Hayley's life . . . by any means necessary.
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### From School Library Journal
Gr 8-10-Hayley Westin knows exactly what she wants from life. As an overachiever who is determined to land a prestigious college scholarship, the high school senior doesn't have time for friends, sports, dating, or social media. So when she discovers that a fake Facebook account has been created in her name, she's convinced that someone is out to ruin her chances for the scholarship. However, as the Facebook posts get increasingly intrusive, she begins to fear that these incriminating photos and comments will damage much more than her reputation. This new release is part of the resurrection of the early-1990s "Point Horror" series (Scholastic), and, as such, will appeal to fans of R.L. Stine, Caroline Cooney, and Lois Duncan. Discriminating readers will notice the flaws in logic, repetitive phrasing, stereotypical characters, and predictable ending, but enthusiasts will overlook the weaknesses and appreciate the fast-paced mystery and entertaining plot. Despite its abundant stylistic problems, this title will be a popular choice, especially among reluctant readers.-Leigh Collazo, Ed Willkie Middle School, Fort Worth, TXα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
### From Booklist
Hayley, 17, may not be popular, but you wouldn’t want to mess with her. A hard-charging overachiever with her eyes on the prestigious Ainsworth scholarship, she has worked hard to get to this point—and that includes staying off social media to keep her online record spotless. Then a Facebook profile pops up under Hayley’s name along with a provocative photo and insipid status updates, just in time to ruin her Ainsworth interview. From there the identity sabotage only gets more twisted. Who is the culprit? Is it Adam, her rival for the Ainsworth? Or Jessica, who Hayley refused to name as newspaper editor? Or Keely, her ex-bestie? Or is it even worse—is she being haunted, or is she just plain crazy? In this strong entry into the Point Horror series, Davies tosses up plenty of plausible red herrings and throws down a bevy of inventive obstacles, while never diluting the headstrong Hayley, a wonderfully nontraditional protagonist. Though most of the book is straight mystery, never fear: the climax does not skimp on the horror. Grades 8-11. --Daniel Kraus
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The third title in our exciting relaunch of Point Horror! Hayley is going to have the best year ever. After years of careful planning, she's ready to serve as student council president AND editor-in-chief of the newspaper. Ivy League, here she comes! However, just before student council elections, someone creates a fake facebook profile for Hayley and starts posting inappropriate photos and incriminating updates. It must be the work of a highly skilled Photoshopper, but the attention to detail is scary. The embarrassing photos of "Hayley" in her bathing suit reveal a birthmark on her back--a birth mark Hayley has never shown in public. . . . The situation escalates until Hayley's mother reveals some shocking information. Hayley isn't an only child: She has a twin sister who was adopted by a different family. And that's not all. Soon, Hayley discovers that her long-lost sister isn't just playing a prank--she's plotting to take over Hayley's life . . . by any means necessary. ** ### From School Library Journal Gr 8-10-Hayley Westin knows exactly what she wants from life. As an overachiever who is determined to land a prestigious college scholarship, the high school senior doesn't have time for friends, sports, dating, or social media. So when she discovers that a fake Facebook account has been created in her name, she's convinced that someone is out to ruin her chances for the scholarship. However, as the Facebook posts get increasingly intrusive, she begins to fear that these incriminating photos and comments will damage much more than her reputation. This new release is part of the resurrection of the early-1990s "Point Horror" series (Scholastic), and, as such, will appeal to fans of R.L. Stine, Caroline Cooney, and Lois Duncan. Discriminating readers will notice the flaws in logic, repetitive phrasing, stereotypical characters, and predictable ending, but enthusiasts will overlook the weaknesses and appreciate the fast-paced mystery and entertaining plot. Despite its abundant stylistic problems, this title will be a popular choice, especially among reluctant readers.-Leigh Collazo, Ed Willkie Middle School, Fort Worth, TXα(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. ### From Booklist Hayley, 17, may not be popular, but you wouldn’t want to mess with her. A hard-charging overachiever with her eyes on the prestigious Ainsworth scholarship, she has worked hard to get to this point—and that includes staying off social media to keep her online record spotless. Then a Facebook profile pops up under Hayley’s name along with a provocative photo and insipid status updates, just in time to ruin her Ainsworth interview. From there the identity sabotage only gets more twisted. Who is the culprit? Is it Adam, her rival for the Ainsworth? Or Jessica, who Hayley refused to name as newspaper editor? Or Keely, her ex-bestie? Or is it even worse—is she being haunted, or is she just plain crazy? In this strong entry into the Point Horror series, Davies tosses up plenty of plausible red herrings and throws down a bevy of inventive obstacles, while never diluting the headstrong Hayley, a wonderfully nontraditional protagonist. Though most of the book is straight mystery, never fear: the climax does not skimp on the horror. Grades 8-11. --Daniel Kraus