Jumping Off Swings by Jo Knowles

Jumping Off Swings is the story of a girl, Ellie, a boy, Josh, their two friends, and a teen pregnancy. Ellie gets attached very easily to boys, and when she and Josh have sex in the back of his dad's van, she feels like she is in love with him. Josh had just known that Ellie was "esasy", as all of his friends had lost their virginity to her. Ellie soon discovers she is pregnant. Instead of telling Josh, she only tells her friends, Corinne and Cleb. Eventually, Calev tells Josh. He is shocked and wants to help, but hasn't talked to Ellie since they had sex. This is a story about lost love, love found, and teen pregnancy. These four teenagers are quite literally "jumping off of swings" and into reality. This book takes the reader through Elli's decisions, Josh's thoughts, and what Corrine an Caleb also learn. It is a quick read, but that's not the only reason to read it. Jo Knowles teaches the reader what it's really like to go through pregnancy as a teenager. I would recommend this book not only to girls, but to guys, as well. It illustrates both points of view