Ravens Point (Paperback)

by Melinda Metz (Author) "Jane Romano ran the comb through her big brother's light brown hair one final time ..." (more)

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Paperback
Publisher: HarperCollins Canada / Other (July 7 2019)
ISBN-10: 0060523735
ISBN-13: 978-0060523732

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Grade 6-9–When inhabitants of Raven's Point begin to exhibit bizarre and violent behavior, several teens try to find out why. They soon discover that an evil being is feeding off of the residents and becoming stronger every day. Visions from the past and a bit of historical research reveal that a similar situation plagued the town during the Colonial era. The characters must use this information, as well as their own newfound supernatural abilities, to figure out how to save the people they love. Many contemporary teen issues are woven into the plot, including bulimia and sexual awareness, as is the theme of good versus evil. Although promising, all of these elements result in a cluttered book, and the characters aren't developed enough to engage readers. Descriptions of the strange behaviors keep readers interested, but are not smoothly integrated into the narrative. The evil is so nebulous that it seems more of plot contrivance than a logical force. However, there's plenty here for youngsters who love the "gross" factor, including a woman who cuts off her hand with a power saw. Fans of Metz's series fiction, such as "Roswell High" (Simon Pulse), will probably look for her latest novel.–Molly S. Kinney, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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No one who lives on the beautiful little island of Raven's Point knows of the island's dark history, of the evil that was born there. Why would they? They've got too much going on in their lives to worry aboutmassacres hundreds of years ago.

Jane Romano's brother, Elijah, is in a coma. She spends most of her time trying to keep her parents from completely losing it. Friends? Fun? Not anymore. And maybe never again.

Tavia Burrows is trying to get it through her head that Elijah, her first love, first kiss, first everything, is never coming back to her. She has college to think about. And maybe even a new boyfriend. If she can survive the next few weeks on Raven's Point.

Seth McFadden is new in town. He's noticed Jane noticing him. He's not planning on doing anything about it, though, because he has a secret that he knows would make a girl like Jane run away from him.

Soon Jane, Tavia, and Seth will be forced to learn the truth about their island's violent past -- and their part in it. They are going to have to face the evil that came to life in the place they call home, or Raven's Point and everyone on it will be destroyed.

--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

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1.0 out of 5 stars Awful!, Aug 16 2004

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I loved the author's books in the Roswell High and Fingerprints series, so I was really looking forward to this book ever since I first learned it was coming out. Sorry to say I was disappointed beyond belief. This has to be one of the worst books I have EVER read. The basic plot isn't bad. It is about a group of teenagers in Rhode Island trying to defeat an ancient evil reawakening in their town. What is wrong with this book is that it is full of sickening, gratuitous gore that doesn't do anything to add to the book. Rather, it just makes it disgusting. Anyone with a weak stomach should NOT read this book. Unless you enjoy really gross-out books you will not enjoy this book at all. I am very disappointed in the author and I hope she tries something different next time.

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