Frannie in Pieces

How can you not be drawn in by a book that begins:

Do you know what it says on a tube of toothpate? In small print? you have to read the small print because they never tell you anything scary in large print. Large print is what they want you to see. Here's what the large print says: FOR BEST RESULTS, SQUEEZE TUBE FROM THE BOTTOM AND FLATTEN AS YOU GO UP. But the important stuff is small. Tiny. If more than used for brusing is accidentally swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
You can die from toothpaste.

Now, if you've never read your toothpaste, you may not have seen this. It is there. Go ahead and check, if you wish.

The author is Delia Ephron, sister to Nora. She has created a lovely story of Frannie, who found her father dead one day. Frannie has much to deal with, but eventually the pieces begin to fit. It's a good read for teenagers, or for those who love teenagers.