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Contemporary Drama
The Chocolate War, by Robert Cormier. 272 pages. Ages 14 and up. This is not just another young adult novel. The themes in this story will really leave your son thinking after he finishes this book. The author has won many awards, and is an outstanding storyteller, unafraid to break the mold.
What would you do if your son comes home from school one day, and tells you he is not going to sell chocolates to fund raise for the school? What would happen if he were the only one standing up for his principles? Better still, what if each student’s quota is double last year’s because the school controller mismanaged the budget, and was trying to cover it up? Hits a little close to the realities that we see everyday, doesn’t it? Well, that gives you an idea of the drama that Jerry Renault, the boy who refuses to sell chocolates, will be facing in his high school. When the school controller manipulates the school’s secret society against Jerry, a real psychological thriller unfolds. The character development is sharp and on the money.
The book does not have a feel good ending. It is very provocative, sometimes dark, but we think, very realistic. If your son likes to question authority, and likes a good drama, he’ll like this classic. In stock. $8.95
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Tangerine, by Edward Bloor. Drama / Sports. 288 pages. Ages 10-14. This is an unusual dramatic story that will draw your son in, right from the beginning. Compelling themes such as sports and rivalries, being ignored because an older sibling is getting all the attention, friendships and doing the right thing, the burning desire to fit in, discovering a haunting secret that has been hidden for too long and empowerment will keep your son turning the pages. 12 year old Paul Fisher, his older brother and football star, Erik, and their parents have just moved to Tangerine County, Florida. The author quickly provides a sense of foreboding with Paul starting to have flashbacks of something painful that happened to him when he was five, resulting in near blindness. Paul’s eyesight has improved since then, and he has become an excellent soccer goalie. However, he is still considered to be legally blind, and must wear thick glasses. Erik quickly fits in as the new football star for the high school, and Paul becomes the soccer goalie in the middle school. Surreal events start to occur. Paul is kicked off the soccer team, due to insurance regulations regarding handicapped kids playing sports. After a Florida style sinkhole swallows part of the middle school, Paul is transferred into a nearby middle school, populated with a rougher crowd of students. The story continues to unfold vividly. With some help from Mom, Paul is able to join the soccer team. He earns the respect of his tough new friends, by becoming embroiled in a controversial series of events. Paul continues to have painful flashbacks, finally remembering what really happened to him. A riveting, well told and empowering
story, which should leave your son jumping up and down at the end. In Stock. $6.95
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Holes, by Luis Sachar. Adventure / Drama. 230 pages. Ages 10-14. This is a school classic that boys actually like to read! An original and captivating story about a young teenager named Stanley who is sent to juvenile detention camp for a theft he did not commit. At the detention camp he meets other so called juvenile delinquents named Zero, Magnet and Armpit. They are forced to mindlessly dig holes in the desert. The book is more intriguing and multi-layered than most. There are several engrossing storylines told in the present and a previous time that climax in a very satisfying ending. Your son will be drawn into Stanley’s new world, his ancestors, his new juvenile delinquent friends, as well as his corrupt captors and their hidden agenda. The author skillfully combines adventure, mystery and suspense to produce an entertaining and thought-provoking story that your son will enjoy, and not soon forget. In Stock. $6.99
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Snow Bound, by Harry Mazer. 142 pages. Ages 14 and up. Tony Laporte is a headstrong fifteen year old. He brings home a stray dog, but his parents refuse to let him keep it. He gets angry, and drives off in one of his parent’s cars. He picks up a hitchhiker, Cindy. They find themselves driving into a fast moving snowstorm. Tony recklessly crashes the car in a deserted area. They must survive against the cold, injuries and wild dog attacks. They must learn to rely on each other to survive. This is a gritty story, that many young teenage boys will relate to.
In stock. $5.99
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One Fat Summer, by Robert Lipsyte. 240 pages. Ages 14 and up. Lipsyte is a great young adult author specializing in dramatic themes. The protagonist is a fat 14 yr old named Bobby Marks. His close friend is Joanie, who has a crooked nose. They bond together, trying to ignore the hurtful insults thrown at them all the time. When Joanie goes away suddenly for the summer, Bobby throws himself into his new job, cutting and maintaining the large lawn of Dr. Kahn, who treats him like a slave. Amidst his parents fighting episodes, keeping secrets for his sister, and have a truly mean bully harassing him, his insecurity about himself grows. However, as the summer progresses, Bobby keeps his dreams alive, deals with Dr. Kahn, and also starts noticing some changes about his body and his strength. He manages to avoid a fight with the bully for most of the summer. However, the drama and suspense build towards a very satisfying feel good ending, with an uplifting message for anyone feeling insecure about themselves. $5.99. In stock.
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