William Rodman Philbrick je výjimečný autor, jehož díla získala prestižní ocenění American Library Association Best Book for Young Adults a Quick Pick. Jeho román Freak the Mighty byl zfilmován Hollywoodem. Philbrickův styl často prozkoumává hluboké vztahy a výzvy dospívání s citem pro realitu.
V americkej väznici testujú zariadenie, ktoré má potlačiť agresivitu väzňov. Do mozgu obávaného zabijaka implantujú čip. Väzeň však počas pokusu ujde aj s rukojemníčkou – doktorkou zodpovednou za výskum. Detektív, ktorý má na starosti vyšetrovanie, pochopí, že nejde o obyčajného násilníka, u ktorého by skúšané zariadenie účinkovalo, ale že je to chladnokrvný zločinec, ktorý ide za svojím cieľom.
The narrative unfolds through the personal journal of Douglas Allen Deeds, offering an intimate glimpse into his thoughts and experiences. The book explores themes of identity, resilience, and the human condition, revealing the complexities of Deeds' life journey. As readers delve into his reflections, they encounter a blend of raw emotion and insightful observations, making it a compelling exploration of personal growth and the search for meaning in one's life.
Two boys – a slow learner stuck in the body of a teenage giant and a tiny Einstein in leg braces – forge a unique friendship when they pair up to create one formidable human force. (Made into the film, The Mighty)
The story follows Max and Worm, two outsiders who form a deep bond as they navigate their struggles for survival. Presented in a haunting yet uplifting first-person narrative, this dramatic tale explores themes of friendship and resilience, promising to resonate with readers and leave a lasting impact.
In a gripping tale of survival, 12-year-old Sam finds himself engulfed in a raging wildfire, battling explosive flames and suffocating smoke. As he navigates this terrifying ordeal, readers are drawn into his struggle for life against the elements. Rodman Philbrick masterfully captures the intensity of the situation, exploring themes of courage and resilience in the face of overwhelming danger.
In this dystopian world, books are replaced by mind-probes, unusable by narrator Spaz 15ish, because of the epilepsy he is named for. After the "Big Shake" apocalyptic earthquake fells "backtime" skyscrapers and civilization, Normals survive in the concrete-smog grey Urb by working for "cut your red" killer gang bosses. Sent to rob Ryter, the boy instead gains a mentor, "gummy" old mostly toothless writer, who guides their quest by the sun. Far away, where Spaz was banished for his illness, beloved unrelated younger sister Bean is dying.
Set in Maine during the summer of 1924, two orphaned siblings, Davy and Jo Michaud, find themselves living with a famous aviator and working alongside daring stunt pilots. Amidst thrilling aerial performances, a sinister threat looms as the Ku Klux Klan gains power, fueled by racial hatred. Targeted due to their heritage, Davy and Jo become ensnared in a vengeful scheme by the Klan, leading to a desperate fight for survival. The story intertwines themes of courage, identity, and the fight against bigotry.
From Publishers Weekly Starred Review. Philbrick (Freak the Mighty) offers rip-roaring adventure in this Civil War-era novel featuring a mistreated orphan who doesn't let truth stand in the way of spinning a good yarn. When his guardian, Uncle Squinton-the meanest man in the entire state of Maine-sells off Homer P. Figg's older brother, Harold, to take a rich man's son's place in the Union army, Homer can't just stand around doing nothing. Determined to alert the authorities (and his brother) that Harold is too young to be a soldier, the plucky narrator traces the path of the regiment. He faces many dangers, including an abduction or two, and being robbed and thrown in with the pigs, and joining the Caravan of Miracles before landing smack in the middle of the Battle of Gettysburg, where he reunites with his brother and more or less drives the Confederates away. The book wouldn't be nearly as much fun without Homer's tall tales, but there are serious moments, too, and the horror of war and injustice of slavery ring clearly above the din of playful exaggerations. Ages 9-12. (Jan.) Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
After his father, notorious sea captain Cash Coffin, locks himself in his room in the belief that a dark secret from his past has come back to destroy his family, Jebediah Coffin seeks the aid of his friend, Dr. Davis Bentwood.
In the midst of a catastrophic earthquake and subsequent tsunami, two kids, Nick Chase and Jess Hardy, find themselves trapped at an animal rescue facility with their teachers. As they navigate the chaos and uncertainty, they face the challenge of survival while grappling with the fate of their town and the others who may have been affected by the disaster. The story explores themes of resilience, friendship, and the fight for survival in the face of overwhelming odds.