Crash

Hook

“ … He was sitting on the ground with his back up against the tree trunk, and first I thought, great, he’s okay. But questions blew the relief away. Why as he sitting there? Why did he leave that board dangling from one nail above his head? Why was the hammer five feet away in the grass? Why wasn’t he moving?

Downstairs Abby screamed.”

Recommendation

As you get older, you become more mature and learn the ways of life. Take for example Crash Coogan, football player, fast runner, snobby 7th grader, and a bully to a boy named Penn Webb. In this story, Crash comes to realize what’s important in his life after his grandfather suffers a sudden stroke. Not only does it change him, himself, but it also changes his relationship with other people. Crash’s changes give us, in fact, important lessons in life—lessons anyone can use.

This book is suitable for young adults who have a good sense of humor, but can also handle real-life drama and tragedy. It is a well written and has a number of plots about relationships among friends and family. Crash changes for the better as he learns. Maybe, if you read the book you’ll better prepared for life.

Highly recommended.

Blog by Caraline Le Coz

Author: Jerry Spinelli

Genre: Realistic Fiction