I have always been a huge fan of Shusterman since Full Tilt. Then he came to my school and he is just an awesome presenter! AWESOME! So, I try to read all of his books right after they come out. I have been a bit neglectful since I brought my daughter home from China in the summer of 2009...which means I have missed a couple but I decided to right my wrong with Bruiser and boy am I glad I did. I thought this book was going to be a sob story about a guy who is a bully but misunderstood...I was wrong! The misunderstood thing is right but in true Shusterman style, I was taken on a ride about a young man named Brewster, aka Bruiser, who is not what he seems. He starts dating Bronte who has a twin brother named Tennyson. Tennyson is not happy that the school freak is dating his sister and does everything he can to break them up. What he learns about Bruiser will totally change everything! If I tell you more, I'll give it away! Sooo good. It is a great story told in short, descriptive, action-packed chapters. I truly enjoyed another great ride provided by Mr. Shusterman! Definitely a good middle school book...maybe 7th and up...could be lost on a younger sixth grader. Some violence, mild, mild language, and no sexual content.
Library Chick Rating - Omelet! Could put it down! Loved it!
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