Her entry begins: Trigger by Susan VaughtRead more about about Tamora Pierce and her work at her website, LiveJournal, and Facebook page.
This is a fascinating book about Jersey, who’s home a year after he tried to kill himself with his dad’s gun. His brain and physical damage pose interesting challenges: a tendency to speak whatever words pop into his mouth, difficulty interpreting what people mean, the loss of the year before his attempt as well as parts of his year in the hospital after it. His parents’ marriage is in danger as they try to cope with him at home; his former best friend is furious with him for reasons he will not explain, while his friend’s younger sister has grown up into a beauty who’s willing to give Jersey a chance, and their grandmother is the only person who will speak to him honestly. It’s plain Jersey wasn’t...[read on]
Learn more about the world of Beka Cooper. Terrier, the first volume in the series, earned a starred review from School Library Journal and the praise: "With its rollicking adventures [and] appealing characters ... Terrier will be in strong demand by Pierce's fans. It will keep readers on the edge of their seats."Bloodhound is a New York Times bestseller and made the Kid's Indie Next List "Inspired Recommendations for Kids from Indie Booksellers."
Writers Read: Tamora Pierce.
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