Sunday, April 7, 2013

Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt




My Ratings:
Vocabulary:  *****
Ingredients: *****
Satisfaction: *****
Lexile Level: 850L
Genre: Realistic Fiction
My Opinions: This book has ended up in my favorite page because its hilarious and a story that sort of touches to your heart. Schmidt has able to devise an extraordinary plot where a young guy named Doug who has just moved into a new town. Everyone thinks of him as a "skinny thug", but with an ally such as Lil Spicer, he is able to endure the nights with his abusive father, the suspicions of the town, and the return of his oldest brother, forever scarred from Vietnam. Schmidt is able to out together many themes such as love, creation, and survival to bring out a new perspective. This is a must read! Comment below on what you think about the book!

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