This is a story that starts with a hockey puck that hits V Valentine in the head and ultimately teaches her about love.A hockey puck knocks V Valentine out and into the lap of Sam Almond. This is a turning point in V's life as Sam turns out to be a wonderful and caring boy, and he and V have a long and lasting relationship. But ultimately V is unable to deal with commitment. On the night of graduation she goes off with another boy, leaving Sam devastated. Sam moves to California and V embarks on a road trip to visit her mother in Texas during which she mulls over her relationship with Sam. She realizes what she has lost and changes direction, heading for California...

 

There are 192 pages in this book. This book was published 2008 by Walker Books Ltd .

Carolyn Mackler is a young American writer who has written short stories and feature articles for numerous publications and websites and makes frequent appearances on television and radio. She lives in New York City and recently got married.