Tucson Unified School District
"This is the stuff real life is made of and I highly recommend this to young teens who think dealing and taking drugs is the easy way to money."
The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
"The book's willingness to forego hackneyed messages is refreshing...a quick but satisfying drama for those aware that darkness is only a step away in even the most comfortable lives."
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"Scum is full of suspense...[and] would make an excellent addition to intermediate classroom and school library collections."
TeensReadToo.com
"Dekker paints a painful picture of how death can tear apart those left behind."
Middler Books and More
"Reminds me of an episode of CSI or Law & Order in which people try to solve a crime but also deal with the personal aspects of the situation."
NMRLS Youth Services Book Review
"The story moves along and provides enough plot twists to keep the reader engaged. All in all it's a solid, if not exceptional, title from Orca."