Friday, September 21, 2012

Peek at this book: Michael Vey





As part of my new job (I may, possibly, blog about that at some point), I have the privilege of teaching in Kalispell a few times this semester.  As I was getting ready to head out a couple of weeks ago, I decided I needed to download an audio book on my Ipad to listen to on the drive (seeing as I have very little time to read for fun right now).  I looked through iTunes and happened upon Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans.  That's right, the same Richard Paul Evans who wrote The Christmas Box.  I knew it might be chancy to try a genre crossover book, but I read the rating and took a gamble.  The gamble paid off big time. 

I'm not giving anything away, but this book tackles issues such as bullying, talents, teen pressures, and more.  The protagonist is a 9th grade boy who has a unique gift, a gift that could be used for good or evil.  The best part...I could listen to this with my son and not have to fast forward a single second.  I love a writer who can capture and maintain my attention without stooping to common profanity or sexual indecency.  There is already a second book in the series.  I'm looking forward to reading it as soon as possible.