Bruiser is a great book!
Kristi Hazelrigg
Media Specialist, Parkview Elementary
"We must not believe the many, who say that only free people ought to be
educated, but we should rather believe the philosophers who say that
only the educated are free." -- Epictetus
>>> Naomi Bates 09/30/10 3:10 PM >>>
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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