Title: Of Things Not Seen
Author: Don, Acker
This book is Don Acker's very first novel that he wrote for young adults. The main character is named Ben Corbrett. His stepfather is a heavy drinker and is a big problem for Ben and his mother. He keeps his problems at home a secret because he is in fear of losing everything (like his girlfriend). He even declines a chance of a lifetime. When his english teacher Mr. Lewis tell him he has been chosen to go to the Summer Institute for Young Writers he declines. After this happened, Mr. Lewis gets very concerned and so does his girlfriend Ann. This story tells the tale of Ben's life.
A really good book. a bunch of action. put together extremely well. It made me wish I could travel into the book and help Ben. I would read over 40 pages at a time. I finished it in one weekend (2 days)! I got really into the book as I could picture most things in my head.
-Book Worm
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The First Stone
The First Stone
Author: Don Acker
The book The First Stone, was a white pine nominee for the year 2004. This story is about a boy who's name is Chad Kennedy who goes by the name of Reef. Angry and upset, one day, Reef throws a stone into oncoming traffic below. A girl who's birth name is Elizabeth Morrison, is severely injured in the crash that was caused by the stone that Reef threw. Now Reef is sent to a boys home and has to do volunteer work at a hospital. Elizabeth prefers to go by the name of Leeza Hemming, so when the two 17 year old kids meet, they both don't know who the other really is. This book also follows Leeza's experience's as she goes through months of therapy at a Rehab clinic. The story line takes place in Halifax.
This book is a really good one to read if you like action and excitement. Don Acker has written the book quite well and in great detail. I could see everything in my head like a movie. I had loved this book so much I finished it in 3-4 days. It even had some parts that touched my heart. This book is like watching a movie where hitting a pause button is out of the question!
- Book Worm
Author: Don Acker
The book The First Stone, was a white pine nominee for the year 2004. This story is about a boy who's name is Chad Kennedy who goes by the name of Reef. Angry and upset, one day, Reef throws a stone into oncoming traffic below. A girl who's birth name is Elizabeth Morrison, is severely injured in the crash that was caused by the stone that Reef threw. Now Reef is sent to a boys home and has to do volunteer work at a hospital. Elizabeth prefers to go by the name of Leeza Hemming, so when the two 17 year old kids meet, they both don't know who the other really is. This book also follows Leeza's experience's as she goes through months of therapy at a Rehab clinic. The story line takes place in Halifax.
This book is a really good one to read if you like action and excitement. Don Acker has written the book quite well and in great detail. I could see everything in my head like a movie. I had loved this book so much I finished it in 3-4 days. It even had some parts that touched my heart. This book is like watching a movie where hitting a pause button is out of the question!
- Book Worm
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