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Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers (2007), Hardcover, 144 pages
Description
After Justin witnesses his brother's accidental shooting death, he must live with the repercussions, as the same horrific day seems to happen over and over.
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LibraryThing member moonstruckeuphoria
A boy named Justin goes through the same trials over and over again as the voice provokes him; makes it's presence known. It opens with the tragic death of his little brother and then leaves the rest of the story for us to watch him and his family learn to cope with his absence. We go through the
I absolutely loved how from the very beginning the author used shock tactics to draw in the audience, bringing more heights for the readers to venture. I would recommend this for all types of readers from every genre and every age group. I would most recommend it to junior high schoolers or high schoolers though because of how much of a light read it is - I'm quite a slow reader but it still only took me one night to get to the last page.
My favorite quote from the book:
"The kids pushed and shoved, jostling to get off the bus. Justin wondered what they were in such a hurry to get to. He certainly wasn't in any rush, so he sat and waited until the last one had clumped down the steps, before he got up and walked to the front of the bus. Then, instead of clattering down like all the other kids, he paused at the top of the steps.
The bus driver must have sensed Justin's reluctance because he said suddenly, 'I know how you feel, kid. I'd rather go back to prison than have to go back to high school.' "
Hilarious! Makes ya feel safe, huh?
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same day over and over again - but with slight changes. The thrill is completely unimaginable! I absolutely loved how from the very beginning the author used shock tactics to draw in the audience, bringing more heights for the readers to venture. I would recommend this for all types of readers from every genre and every age group. I would most recommend it to junior high schoolers or high schoolers though because of how much of a light read it is - I'm quite a slow reader but it still only took me one night to get to the last page.
My favorite quote from the book:
"The kids pushed and shoved, jostling to get off the bus. Justin wondered what they were in such a hurry to get to. He certainly wasn't in any rush, so he sat and waited until the last one had clumped down the steps, before he got up and walked to the front of the bus. Then, instead of clattering down like all the other kids, he paused at the top of the steps.
The bus driver must have sensed Justin's reluctance because he said suddenly, 'I know how you feel, kid. I'd rather go back to prison than have to go back to high school.' "
Hilarious! Makes ya feel safe, huh?
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LibraryThing member MeriJenBen
A year previously, Justin's little brother Mark accidentally shot himself as Justin looked on. A year later, Justin, a social outcast, begins hearing voices in his head. That day, Justin, accidentally shoves a boy down the stairs. Thinking the boy is dead, Justin goes home and attempts suicide.
This book was a slog, and at 144 pages, that's saying something. Justin is not likable or sympathetic, and while that may be the point, it makes it hard to care about what happens to him. The twist at the end of the book makes what came before clear, but it's work to get there.
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Instead of dying, he wakes up to live the previous day again, a pattern that keeps repeating. This book was a slog, and at 144 pages, that's saying something. Justin is not likable or sympathetic, and while that may be the point, it makes it hard to care about what happens to him. The twist at the end of the book makes what came before clear, but it's work to get there.
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LibraryThing member elizardkwik
Interesting concept, but too repetitive for my liking. I felt like the other students' responses toward Justin were not that well explained and I would have preferred more of a backstory rather than the same day over and over.
Awards
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Recommended — 2010)
Physical description
144 p.; 9.38 inches
ISBN
1416914382 / 9781416914389
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