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Ford, Michael Thomas
4 Reviews
(3)
YA
Josh's skill in a virtual reality zombie-hunting game gets him recruited for a real-life version. He becomes suspicious of the game organizer's motives when he encounters overly realistic "animatronic" zombies and a recreational drug that mimics a zombie's instinct-only mental state. Though the novel starts off like an Ender's Game derivative, Ford raises thoughtful questions about humanity's own capacity for monstrosity and mindlessness.
Reviewer: Katie Bircher
(3)
YA
After attempting suicide, self-described smart-ass Jeff finds himself in a psychiatric ward. At first hiding behind sarcasm, Jeff eventually accepts the help of the other residents and his psychiatrist. He also learns to confront his feelings--including those he has toward guys. Like other successful witty-kid-in-a-hospital novels (e.g., It's Kind of a Funny Story), this one confronts challenging, emotional topics head-on.
Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith
(2)
YA
These interviews with eleven religious leaders provide intriguing introductions to a variety of religious faiths. The impressive range of people interviewed includes Starhawk, cofounder of the Reclaiming witchcraft tradition, and the late John Cardinal O'Connor. The stories of personal spiritual experiences should prove a fount of information and inspiration to young adults setting off on their own spiritual journeys.
Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
January, 2001
(2)
YA
This compilation of interviews with eleven gay men and lesbians representing a variety of professions illustrates that there are as many different ways of coming to and participating in the gay community as there are people in it. Those interviewed include Canadian boxer Mark Leduc, actor Dan Butler from the sitcom 'Frasier', cartoonist Alison Bechdel, and young adult author Nancy Garden.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
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