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4.01 AVERAGE
4.01 AVERAGE
This book is perfect for so many reluctant readers! Short chapters, nonstop action, plot twists, and engaging topics like war, football, spies/CIA/homeland security, terrorism, and more.
1.5 stars
This could have been a really top-notch teen thriller, but unfortunately the bounds of credibility are stretched to snapping point with an over-done plot, which finally degenerates into a self-righteous piece of codswallop.
This could have been a really top-notch teen thriller, but unfortunately the bounds of credibility are stretched to snapping point with an over-done plot, which finally degenerates into a self-righteous piece of codswallop.
adventurous
dark
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
It’s such a good book it just keeps making you want to come back for more.
Judging this book by it's cover, I will tell you I had no desire to read it. I planned on pushing it toward my reluctant boy readers who always love books about war. Eventually, I decided to go ahead and read it myself since it was on a state award list and I would be asking my junior high students to read it as well. All I have to say is, WOW! I felt this book was like one of those CIA/terrorist television shows. It was SO good!
Kamren is a senior in high school, football star and dating the most popular girl. Now he is making plans to graduate and go to military school to follow in the footsteps of his older brother, Darius. But one day Kamren's world is flipped upside down when he sees his brother on the news dressed as a terrorist and taking credit for the bombing of an embassy in Turkey. Kamren swears by his brother's innocence, but when his entire family is kidnapped by the CIA and locked up for weeks with daily interrogations, Kamren begins to question his loyalty.
With the help of one CIA agent, Kamren begins to find clues in his brother's videos; little references to games they played as kids with Star Wars and Batman. Could Darius be sending Kamren a message?
Kamren is a senior in high school, football star and dating the most popular girl. Now he is making plans to graduate and go to military school to follow in the footsteps of his older brother, Darius. But one day Kamren's world is flipped upside down when he sees his brother on the news dressed as a terrorist and taking credit for the bombing of an embassy in Turkey. Kamren swears by his brother's innocence, but when his entire family is kidnapped by the CIA and locked up for weeks with daily interrogations, Kamren begins to question his loyalty.
With the help of one CIA agent, Kamren begins to find clues in his brother's videos; little references to games they played as kids with Star Wars and Batman. Could Darius be sending Kamren a message?
Lovers this book so much! Was able to read it in less than a day and honestly am kinda wishing I had split it up so I wasn’t done with it already. It keeps you engaged the entire time and is just overall a really good book. It talks a good bit about racism towards Middle Easterns (I think that is the correct terminology, sorry if it’s not). Highly highly recommend this book.
When 17 year old Kamran's idolized older brother Darius, an Army Ranger, is accused of being a terrorist, appearing in Al Qaeda videos clearly taking their side, Kamran refuses to believe it. But then he's interrogated by Homeland Security and accused of being a traitor too, despite his protests that he knows Darius is innocent and he thinks he has proof. Kamran's just going to have to break out of a secure CIA facility on his own to prove his brother's innocence. This is an action-packed book, a counter-terrorism adventure, a story of traitors and of loyalty and patriotism, and a story of the strong bond between two brothers. Nice short chapters with cliffhanger endings, similar in style to James Patterson, sure to hook reluctant readers. An interesting premise set in today's headlines. Great for middle and high school readers.
This is a solid choice for reluctant readers grades 7-10 or non-reluctant readers who enjoy a fast-paced story with some unexpected twists and turns. The plot may strain credibility at times, but with short action-packed chapters and a Homeland-like mystery leading up to an explosive conclusion, most teens will too enthralled with Kamran's race to exonerate his brother to care.