Stranger Than Fanfiction

When four nerdy friends plan a road trip following their graduation from high school, they decide to invite Cash Carter, the star of their favourite TV programme. Disgruntled with his celebrity life, Cash unexpectedly accepts and during the trip he introduces the four to less than stellar behaviour, and the boys and Cash discover a lot about each other and their secrets. This coming-of-age novel for grades 10-12, suitable for a whole-class novel, reading circles, or independent reading, deals with relatable issues including sexuality, gender identity, fluidity, emergent autonomy, friendship, loss of innocence, celebrity, and choice.