Neal Shusterman

Bruiser Neal Shusterman

Publisher Marketing: Tennyson Don t get me started on the Bruiser. He was voted Most Likely to Get the Death Penalty by the entire school. He s the kid no one knows, no one talks to, and everyone hears disturbing rumors about. So why is my sister, Bronte, dating him? One of these days she s going to take in the wrong stray dog, and it s not going to end well. Bronte My brother has no right to talk about Brewster that way no right to threaten him. There s a reason why Brewster can t have friends why he can t care about too many people. Because when he cares about you, things start to happen. Impossible things that can t be explained. I know, because they re happening to me. Award-winning author Neal Shusterman has crafted a chilling and unforgettable novel about the power of unconditional friendship, the complex gear workings of a family, and the sacrifices we endure for the people we love. At once dark and darkly humorous, intense and intensely satisfying, bruiser may very well be Neal Shusterman s best novel yet. Put this one at the top of your must read list. Ellen Hopkins, "New York Times" bestselling author of "Crank" The English language needs another noun: a shusterman. It means a book that is guaranteed to grip you from beginning to end and leave you thinking about the characters for years, just like bruiser will. Buckle up and prepare for a great ride! Laurie Halse Anderson, National Book Award Finalist for "Speak" and "Chains"" Review Citations: Booklist 05/01/2010 pg. 76 (EAN 9780061134081, Hardcover) Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 07/01/2010 (EAN 9780061134081, Hardcover) Kirkus Reviews 06/15/2010 (EAN 9780061134081, Hardcover) Publishers Weekly 06/28/2010 (EAN 9780061134081, Hardcover) School Library Journal 08/01/2010 pg. 112 (EAN 9780061134081, Hardcover) Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2010 pg. 272 (EAN 9780061134081, Hardcover) Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2011 pg. 112 (EAN 9780061134081, Hardcover) Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2011 pg. 212 (EAN 9780061134081, Hardcover) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2011 pg. 1056 (EAN 9780061134081, Hardcover) BookPage 07/01/2010 (EAN 9780061134081, Hardcover) Wilson Middle/Junior Hi Catalo 01/01/2011 pg. 212 (EAN 9780061134098, Hardcover) Wilson Senior High Core Col 01/01/2011 pg. 1056 (EAN 9780061134098, Hardcover) Contributor Bio:  Shusterman, Neal Neal Shusterman is the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of Bruiser, which was a Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC) choice, a YALSA Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults pick, and on twelve state lists; The Schwa Was Here; and the Unwind dystology, among many other books. He lives in California with his four children. Contributor Bio:  Podehl, Nick Nick Podehl is a professional voice actor. He has narrated numerous audiobooks, many of which have won prestigious awards. He currently lives and works around Grand Rapids, Michigan, with his wife. Contributor Bio:  Daniels, Luke Luke Daniels has narrated over 250 audiobooks, has been the grateful recipient of thirteen "AudioFile" Earphones Awards, and has earned three Audie nominations. His work ranges from Kerouac to Updike, Nora Roberts to Ed McBain, Dean Koontz to Philip K. Dick.