- Hardcover: 240 pages
- Publisher: Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); First Edition edition (April 14 2009)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0805088792
- ISBN-13: 978-0805088793
- Product Dimensions: 21 x 13.3 x 1.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 295 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,059,095 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Praise for HOPPERGRASS:
"Bowser's voice rings true as a troubled boy looking for a change of luck and scenery...Readers will not be bored by Bowser's tale."--USA Today
"Solid and serious yet invitingly readable, this will suck kids into Bowser's world, and they'll be rooting for him to defeat both his enemies and his own demons."--BCCB
"If Mark Twain had written a murder mystery set in an interracial reform school in Virginia, in the late 1960s, Hoppergrass would be it."--William Gibson, author of Neuromancer and Pattern Recognition
Product Description
It is 1969, and Bowser has arrived at The Hill, an institution for delinquent teenage boys. No one is doing much to protect the boys who find themselves there, but Bowser doesn’t expect to stay long. He thinks he might be crazy (and others agree), so he’ll probably be off to the nuthouse soon. When one of the boys is killed in an accident and it looks like Bowser’s friend Nose is going to be made a scapegoat for the death, it’s up to Bowser, crazy or not, to stand up for the truth. With language that combines the gritty and the truly graceful, Chris Carlton Brown’s debut novel is heartbreaking and unforgettable.
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4.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews)
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Best of Year, May 5 2009
By Cassie H. Wilson - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hoppergrass (Hardcover)
Hoppergrass
I cannot understand the previous viewers of this book; it is a fine, fine piece of writing, comparable to many of the greats. The characters are extremely fine, each one (except for some of the adults) commanding our caring and understanding but never twitching a muscle or uttering a word to beg for sympathy. These are the boys who fall through the cracks while so much trash is left.
Brown is a talented story spinner and keeps interest high while using some high style writing. This book belongs in the best of lock-up literature, in the vein of "Cool Hand Luke," "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest," or "Holes" or any of the work of Chris Crutcher.
It is better for older teens or adults because of violence and language.
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great Coming of Age Story, May 27 2009
By L. Loftis - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hoppergrass (Hardcover)
Didn't know what to expect from a book about juvenile deliquents, but wound up finding it amazing. It's a great story about growing up, taking accountability for your actions and the impact that has not just on your life but on those around you. It is a well written book that always respects the intelligence and sensibilities of the reader, making it a terrific read for both young adults as well as older ones.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible tale for adults and teens, May 2 2009
By L. Lee "mostly classics" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Hoppergrass (Hardcover)
I was really impressed with this first novel by Chris Brown. The topic is not easy, troubled teens in a correctional school. The voices are touching, especially the main character Bowser's perception of "normal" and how he feels he can't be that, ever. His gradual acceptance of who he is and his courage and skill in unraveling a mystery is beautifully crafted. I'd recommend it for teens, but would strongly suggest that the parent read it also. It's a quick read, really draws you in. Some of the subject matter is adult, and warrants discussion with your teen.
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