When Brooks volunteered to be a stand-in for Burdette's cousin who got stood up for Homecoming, it was with the noblest of intentions—helping a fellow human being, free of charge.

But when he gets a tip of more than three hundred bucks, word spreads quickly and Brooks seizes the opportunity to offer his impeccable escort services to super-wealthy parents who want their daughters to experience those big social events of senior year.

Besides, Brooks could use the cash to hire a tutor to get admitted to Columbia University. So what if along the way he goes along with a few minor deceptions and cuts a few moral corners? What could be the harm?

• Funny, charming YA that will stand out among the many dark and gritty novels
• Touches on perennially popular themes of rich vs. poor, in-crowd vs. outsiders
• Awesomeness Films, owned by DreamWorks and Fox, is developing the book into a movie