Judy Laik is the coauthor of Around the Circle Gently, a children's story, The Mysterious Delaneys; and adult historical fiction (written as Judith Laik): The Lady in Question, The Lady Is Mine, Knight with a Violin, Lord Satan, and short stories Sentimental Journey and My Funny Valentine. She makes occasional school appearances to discuss writing.
Jamie goes home with some friends to work on a school project. Her friends decide to sample some of their parents’ liquor cabinet, and they want Jamie to join them. Should she? Kids get to determine Jamie’s actions in this story that will allow them to explore the themes of responsibility and temperance.
