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The Dead-Tossed Waves by Carrie Ryan Delacoute Press, 2010. 407 pages The second novel in the expected trilogy By Carrie Ryan is much darker than The Forest of Hands and Teeth. It's darker, bloodier, and scarier. Gabry has always heard stories--stay away from the forest. Don't go beyond the barrier wall, but one night, Gabry dares break the rules and goes over the wall with Catcher, a boy she's infatuated with. Others go with them to the old amusement park. It's not long before the Unconsecrated (Infected Mudo) scent them and want to feed. Gabry is able to get away, but the others are not so lucky. She sees Catcher bitten and knows he only has days, or hours, to live. Gabry meets Elias who knows far more than anyone else about the Unconsecrated and the Mudo. A cult group of nomads called the Soulers demand blood sacrifices, and the story gets murkier and even more twisted. This new world, post-plague, dreamed up by Ryan is a dangerous one. One that some readers may not enjoy. If readers can get through some of the bloodier passages, the book does offer some hope at the end. Recommended for those readers who like edgy novels. Some sci-fi fans will probably enjoy this novel. NOT recommended for readers under grade 8. Violence and gore. Grades 8-high school. Just posted to my blog at http://booksbypamelathompson.blogspot.com/ Pamela Thompson, MLIS Library Media Specialist Col. John O. Ensor Middle School 13600 Ryderwood El Paso, TX 915-937-6018 pthomp@sisd.net<mailto:pthomp@sisd.net> visit my YA novel blog at http://booksbypamelathompson.blogspot.com/ "Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog is too dark to read." --Groucho Marx -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, you send a message to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * LM_NET Help & Information: http://lmnet.wordpress.com/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://lm-net.info/join.html * LM_NET Supporters: http://lmnet.wordpress.com/category/links/el-announce/ * LM_NET Wiki: http://lmnet.wikispaces.com/ --------------------------------------------------------------------