[LM_NET] SEC book review: Bruiser by Neal Shusterman

[Naomi Bates <nbates@NISDTX.ORG>]

Tennyson doesn’t really like the Bruiser.  He’s weird, standoffish, and just a 
huge bulk of nothing.  But when his sister Bronte begins dating the Bruiser, 
that’s when Tenny’s had enough.  The only way to break them up is to confront 
the guy, and that’s what Tennyson plans to do.
 But his confrontation with the Bruiser isn’t what he expected. 
Brewster, aka Bruiser, doesn’t fight back, even though he’s big enough to pound 
Tennyson down.  But it’s what Tennyson sees that makes him realize there’s more 
than meets the eye.  Brewster’s back is covered with scars, bruises, bump, 
blisters…like someone has beaten the living daylights out of him….
 
I know I have an amazing book in my hands when I read through it in one sitting, 
but don’t want to read it all because then it’ll be over.  Such is the case 
with Neal Shusterman’s newest YA novel.  This isn’t just about child abuse, but 
something much deeper, much more emotional, and very thought-provoking.  
 
Full review on my blog, YA Books and More  www.naomibates.blogspot.com 
 
 
Naomi Bates
Northwest HS Library Justin, Texas 

TASL chair-elect, Texas Library Assn
nbates@nisdtx.org
817-215-0203

http://www.nisdtx.org/120820731141528687/site/default.asp

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