Book Review

Isaiah Wilson struggles to step out of the shadows of those he has followed his whole life, especially Muggy Little Jr. Branded a troublemaker, Isaiah knows deep down that he is much more.

Charlese Jones is the ultimate antagonist in author Sharon Flake’s The Skin I’m In. She elicits little empathy from readers as she bullies and belittles everyone around her. Yet, decades later, fans of The Skin I’m In still wonder whatever happened to Char.

During Ellie’s 5th birthday party, her whale swimsuit and pool antics resulted in a cruel nickname: Splash. Since then, she – now almost 12 – has been ruthlessly bullied about her weight.

Just as Jezebel Turner and her family reel from the loss of Gran, they face a number of other conflicts that threaten not only their place on their South Carolina island but also their lives.

Jet Baranov is the son of the tech genius Vlad Baranov. Jet also happens to be a spoiled brat, willing to do anything that will get the attention of his busy parents. When one of Jet’s stunts finally crosses the line for his father, Vlad sends him to a wellness retreat in Arkansas, the Oasis.

On September 11, 2001, Brandon joins his father at his job in the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Suddenly, an airplane hits the building, forever changing Brandon’s life, his father’s life, the thousands of lives of the people working in the skyscraper, and the world.