Tennyson is not surprised, really, when his family begins to unravel, or when his twin sister, Brontë, starts dating the biggest loser in high school. It’s obviously one of her rescue missions and she can’t possibly like this guy. Brewster (or The Bruiser, as the entire high school calls him) is intimidating and scary--after all, he was voted “Most Likely to Receive the Death Penalty.” Tennyson is determined to get to the bottom of The Bruiser’s reputation, even if it means gearing up for a fight. Bronte, on the other hand, thinks there’s something special underneath Brewster’s tough exterior. In fact, she’d go pretty far to defend him. But even she becomes worried when she sees what lies beneath the surface. As the twins start to discover that their little wounds and sprains seem to vanish when they’re around The Bruiser, they’re shocked to find that what seems like their own good fortune may lead to more than they bargained for… much more. Ages 14+
"This is a wrenching but ultimately redemptive look at how pain defines us and how love, whether familial, romantic or friendly, demands sacrifice and brings gifts of its own. Once again, Shusterman spins a fantastic tale that sheds light on everyday life."--Kirkus Reviews
Title: Bruiser
Subtitle:
Contributors:
By (author)
Neal Shusterman
ISBN 13: 9780061134104
ISBN 10: 0061134104
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc
Imprint: HarperCollins
Publication Date: 12/12/2011
Place of Publication:
New York,
United States
Edition:
BIC Subjects:
Fiction
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Personal awareness: family, relationship & social issues
NBS Classification: Young Adult Fiction
Format: Paperback
Pages: 328
Height: 201mm
Width: 135mm
Thickness: 25mm
Weight: 295g