Being Kevin Brooks 323 pages
I recently went to a conference in San Antonio and received numerous free “Advanced Copies” of books – a new, free book – there’s nothing better!! This book, Being, is one that I recommend. The author has written several other titles, which I immediately ordered for the library next year, after reading this one. Being is sent in Europe and starts out from chapter one with action you don’t want to put down. Robert Smith, the main character, has been having stomach problems and goes to the hospital for a routine check up – during the exam, things go awry and he finds himself under anesthesia and paralyzed, but is still aware of what is going on around him. He can hear the doctors making comments about what they are finding – the overall comment being, “What the heck is inside this boy?” Robert realizes he has to escape and finds superhuman strength to do so. The remainder of the book is his adventure trying to stay away from the people who are trying to frame him for murder and to find out exactly what he is. I definitely recommend this read – I couldn’t put it down all weekend!!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Crank, Ellen Hopkins
Crank by Ellen Hopkins 537 pages, but it’s written in verse, so there are only a few sentences per page…….very fast read!!
The author’s note at the beginning of Crank is chilling and once the book is read, even more so. This is the story of Kristina, a normal high school student, who makes good grades and has good friends. She goes to visit her father for the summer and meets a boy who is attractive and nice, but into drugs. Once Kristina does drugs with him, she can’t stop, and progresses to more harmful substances. Even after coming back to her hometown, she has to have the “monster”. Her life continues to spiral totally out of control and it is saddening to read that no one stops her, helps her, or reaches out to her. The author’s note says in the beginning, “Crank is, indeed, a monster – one that is tough to leave behind once you invite it into your life. Think twice. Then think again.” An eye-opening novel that every teen should read!!
The author’s note at the beginning of Crank is chilling and once the book is read, even more so. This is the story of Kristina, a normal high school student, who makes good grades and has good friends. She goes to visit her father for the summer and meets a boy who is attractive and nice, but into drugs. Once Kristina does drugs with him, she can’t stop, and progresses to more harmful substances. Even after coming back to her hometown, she has to have the “monster”. Her life continues to spiral totally out of control and it is saddening to read that no one stops her, helps her, or reaches out to her. The author’s note says in the beginning, “Crank is, indeed, a monster – one that is tough to leave behind once you invite it into your life. Think twice. Then think again.” An eye-opening novel that every teen should read!!
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