Mean GirlsmeetsLife of Piin this darkly humorous, compulsively readable teen novel thats perfect for fans of Libba Bray and Andrew Smith. A hilariously dark and twisted story that sparkles with a remarkably fresh voice,The Lifeboat Cliqueis Kathy Parkss irreverent yet insightful novel about how to survive in the most unthinkable circumstances.Some people might say that Denver has a death wish. Why else would she dare to sneak into a Malibu beach party where shed be surrounded by enemies?Oh yeah. Croix. Denver never thought in a million years hed ask her out, but who is she to question this miracle of fate?Well, that isnt the only surprise fate has in store.During the party a tsunami hits the coast of California, and Denver and a handful of others escape death and are swept out to sea. Of course, one of her fellow castaways is none other than her ex-BFF, Abigail, who can barely stand the sight of her.Trapped on a small boat with the most popular kids in school and waiting to be rescued, Denver wonders what might kill her firstdehydration, sunstroke, or the girl she used to think of as a sister?