Bruiser

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Neal Shusterman

The New York Times bestselling author of Challenger Deep, Neal Shusterman, delivers a suspenseful, eloquent, and thrilling novel that you won't be able to stop thinking about after you've put it down. Tennyson is not surprised, really, when his family begins to fall apart, or when his twin sister, Brontë, starts dating the misunderstood bully, Brewster (or The Bruiser, as the entire high school calls him). Tennyson is determined to get to the bottom of The Bruiser's reputation, even if it means gearing up for a fight. Brontë, on the other hand, thinks there's something special underneath that tough exterior. And she's right…but neither she nor Tennyson is prepared for the truth of what lies below the surface. Told through Tennyson, Brontë, and Bruiser's points of view, this dark, twisting novel explores friendship, family, and the sacrifices we make for the people we love.A Texas Lone Star Reading List selectionA Book Page Top Ten Book of the YearA Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the YearA Cooperative Children's Book Center Choice

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Author

Neal Shusterman

Pages

352

Publisher

Harper Collins

Published Date

2010-06-29

ISBN

0062003097 9780062003096

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"Read this as a class assignment, can honestly say it was the only assigned book I’ve ever liked."

olivia cain

"7.5/10. really liked and bonded with the main character. brew’s powers were… interesting for sure. enjoyed the storyline and had a cute ending. "

Samantha McDaniel

"OhMyHeavens. HolyCow. LeapingLizards. This book was fantastic. I love Neal Shusterman so much. This story is such a powerful one that kept me asking myself questions the entire time. If someone could take away my pain, but it would transfer to them, would I want it to? No, I've decided. I wouldn't want to be like Uncle Hoyt and Tennyson. If the pain of everyone I cared about became inflicted upon me, would I want it to if it meant they had no pain? Probably. I love the characters in this book and I was on the edge of my seat through the whole book guessing what would happen. I am SO looking forward to reading more by Shusterman! :)"