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Bezig met laden... Skate (editie 2006)door Michael Harmon
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Meld je aan bij LibraryThing om erachter te komen of je dit boek goed zult vinden. Op dit moment geen Discussie gesprekken over dit boek. Loved it. Ian was a sweet brother. He would do anything for his brother and anything to keep them together. All the characters were wonderful. I really liked Coach Schmidt helping Ian. I love a happy ending. ( ) Reviewed by Mechele R. Dillard for TeensReadToo.com Fifteen-year-old Ian McDermott already has a tough life: He's never really known his father, his mother is a drug addict and spends most of her time on the streets, and he is left caring for his younger brother, Sammy. What he needs from "the system" is some help; what he gets is placed on a list of kids who the principal wants out of his school as soon as possible. And, when he takes a swing at Coach Florence and breaks his jaw, he knows that the principal is going to get his wish. But, Ian cannot go to juvie--who will take care of Sammy? Their mom is out of the question, and if Sammy goes into foster care, Ian knows they will be apart at least three years, until Ian turns eighteen. There is only one option: They have to find their dad. The last address Ian has for Samuel McDermott is in Walla Walla--quite a walk from Spokane. But they have no choice, so they hit the road before the cops can arrest Ian for assault. Through the cold, the rain, and many nights of hunger, the brothers trudge forward, dodging the authorities, determined to find their father. But, when they finally arrive, will the address prove to be their saving grace, or will their dreams be shattered in this impractical--maybe impossible--quest? Michael Harmon's first novel hits the mark with its realistic portrayal of teen rage, drug culture, and the bond that exists between brothers. He manages to have his characters speak in voices that are both hilarious and heartbreaking, never taking the reader so far down that hope is lost, but also never reaching for solutions which render the story unbelievable: "Samuel McDermott or not, I was Ian McDermott, and the way I saw life was the way I'd live life" (p. 167). Ian is a bad boy with a good heart. His mother is addicted to drugs, his father abandoned the family when his younger brother was born, and Ian faces jail time for assaulting his track coach. Jail time also means that his little brother would be sent into foster care, thus Ian decides to run away with his brother in search of their father. After a series of adventures, the boys find their father, however, the long anticipated reunion turns out differently than Ian expected. The book cover is attractive, as well as the title, and will definitely spark a teen boy’s curiosity.
Skate is a banned book because of the drug use and constant swaring. Ian's mother is a crack addict and she drinks alcohol all the time. It is not a good environment for her kids.
Facing a disintegrating home life and trouble at school, teenager Ian McDermott runs away with his younger brother to Washington State in search of safety, justice, and their long-absent father. Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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