This is a first-rate novel for young adults. The story: Jody fell hard for new boyfriend Andy. They also shared the nightmare experience of having a loved one struck by a drunk driver and both were against excessive drinking. Despite Andy's cheerful reassurances, Jody had a bad feeling about attending a party where booze and drunken teenagers were in no short supply. But on leaving the party, Jody would soon fall into a nightmare of her own. A pair of car headlights were speeding straight at her! Amanda Hyde's Broken Dreams carries a powerful message that is certain to resonate in a very meaningful way with a whole generation.