Authors Richard Paul Evans
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Product Description
My name is Michael Vey, and the story I’m about to tell you is strange. Very strange. It’s my story.
To everyone at Meridian High School, Michael Vey is an ordinary fourteen-year-old. In fact, the only thing that seems to set him apart is the fact that he has Tourette’s syndrome. But Michael is anything but ordinary. Michael has special powers. Electric powers.
Michael thinks he's unique until he discovers that a cheerleader named Taylor also has special powers. With the help of Michael’s friend, Ostin, the three of them set out to discover how Michael and Taylor ended up this way, but their investigation brings them to the attention of a powerful group who wants to control the electric children – and through them the world. Michael will have to rely on his wits, powers, and friends if he’s to survive.
About the Author
Richard Paul Evans is the #1 best-selling author of The Christmas Box. His novels have each appeared on the New York Times bestseller list; there are more than thirteen million copies of his books in print. His books have been translated into more than 22 languages and several have been international best sellers. He is the winner of the 1998 American Mothers Book Award, two first place Storytelling World Awards for his children’s books, the 2005 Romantic Times Best Women Novel of the Year Award, and the 2011 Wilbur Award for Fiction (Book). Evans received the Washington Times Humanitarian of the Century Award and the Volunteers of America National Empathy Award for his work helping abused children. Evans lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, with his wife, Keri, and their five children.
Product Details
# Reading level: Young Adult
# Hardcover: 336 pages
# Publisher: Simon Pulse/Mercury Ink (August 9, 2011)
# Language: English
# ISBN-10: 1451656505
# ISBN-13: 978-1451656503
# Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 6.2 x 9.2 inches
# Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
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Reviews
Things I will discuss when recommending this book: Michael's use of violent force to handle bullies. Near the start of this story Michael uses his ability to pulse an electric shock into a human in what he feels is his last resort to gain respect and end the tormenting of bullies. Michael uses violence to level the high school playing field. And, because this is fiction, Vey is an underdog/anti bullying hero when he uses violence to gain respect. In real life, teens who resort to violence are expelled. In real life, if a teen reaches for a weapon in response to a lifetime of disrespect- they become a murderer. It is the idea that in order to be special, to overcome or succeed, you need to have some special "Thing" that you are born with. Whether it is being born with special electrical powers, magic abilities (Harry Potter) or being strong with the force (Star Wars) it carries an implied elitism that supposes that you are not born with unusual "Thing", you cannot achieve great things.
It really isn't my style of reading, but I sincerely enjoyed it. It's the first of a series and I am interested to read the next book. I am not going to write details and ruin it for everyone, but it's definitely not what I was expecting, but I was not disappointed. It's a quick read and well worth the time and money to read.
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