Blake Nelson is an author not to be missed with his keen sense of style and being “in the know” of what is really going on in the world of teenagers. In his book, They Came From Below, two teenage girls find themselves in the center of romance and mystery during one event packed summer in Cape Cod. When Emily and her best friend Reese meet two dashingly handsome boys their plans of having summer flings and getting tanned at the beach all seem tangible. However, the tides turn when the girls discover there is something just not right with their new-founded crushes. Where did these boys come from, and what do they want? These two mysterious guys are unlike any they have ever encountered, and before long, the police are tracking their every moves. This science fiction book is sure to satisfy any reader’s appetite for the unknown.
Other appealing books from author Blake Nelson include The New Rules of High School and Gender Bender. In The New Rules of High School, Max seems to have it all: the looks, the grades, and the perfect girlfriend. When his relationship comes to an end, Max undergoes the aftermath while struggling to figure out who he really is and what he really wants. In the book, Gender Bender, two friends switch places physically and discover what it really is like to be a member of the opposite sex. These sixth-graders try out a new identity and truly see what is like to walk a day in someone else’s shoes. Think being a pre-teen is bad enough? Try seeing what it is like trying to be a twelve-year-old in someone else’s body.
Thursday, November 8, 2007
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