Give a Boy a Gun

Strasser, Todd

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0689848935 ISBN 13: 9780689848933

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, 2002

For as long as they can remember, Brendan and Gary have been mercilessly teased and harassed by the jocks who rule Middletown High. But not anymore. Stealing a small arsenal of guns from a neighbor, they take their classmates hostage at a school dance. In the panic of this desperate situation, it soon becomes clear that only one thing matters to Brendan and Gary: revenge.

Review:

* "Both haunting and harrowing, the book deserves a wide readership, discussion and debate."--"Booklist, "starred review

"A disturbing and provocative novel."--"KLIATT "

"Vivid, distressing, and all too real...The multiple points of view create empathy for a wide range of characters and enhance the book's in-your-face reality. Important, insightful, and chilling."--"Kirkus Reviews"

About the Author:

Todd Strasser has written many award-winning novels for adults, teenagers and children including Boot Camp, Can't Get There from Here, Give a Boy a Gun and Girl Gives Birth to Own Prom Date, the latter of which was adapted for the Fox feature film Drive Me Crazy, with script by Rob Thomas. Todd Strasser speaks frequently at schools. He lives in Westchester County, New York.