JANET TASHJIAN's previous novel, The Gospel According to Larry, was named an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, a Notable Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies, a New York Public Library Best Book for the Teen Age, and a Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book. She is also the author of Vote for Larry, Multiple Choice, Tru Confessions, and Marty Frye, Private Eye. Tashjian lives with her family outside of Boston.