We all know bullies are bad -- that's basically a fact of life. But what is it like from the bully's point of view? In the beginning, Crash, whose real name is John, has the same thought process anyone would expect from a bully. But then he starts to change when his grandfather, Scooter, has a stroke. Jerry Spinelli (author of "Eggs," "Maniac Magee," and many other amazing books) has done it again with "Crash" and crafted a wonderful and entertaining story with some surprising twists and turns.
Appropriate for: advanced young readers and early teens
Rating: pretty good
I'm wondering if you felt like you started to identify with Crash as he began to change. Could you see his point of view?
ReplyDeleteIt is not only a good story, but I liked the conflicts within Crash's family. Compromise and dealing with them in a way that everyone can still feel loved is an art.
ReplyDeleteSometimes a scarey thing or disappointment can lead to being a better person. Crash learned this!
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