Fiction of the Week for July 27: The Juvie Three
Our featured Fiction book this week is Gordon Korman's The Juvie Three, and selector Little n. shares her thoughts with us.
The Juvie three is a great read about second chances, calamity and best-case scenarios. If you like Gordon Korman, then you’ll like this book - it’s a classic Korman story. Let me first introduce you to the players; born to be bad Terence, get-away driver Gecko, friendly giant Arjay, and fearless leader Douglas Healy. Terrence, Gecko, and Arjay are young boys who found themselves in bad situations on the streets and in juvenile hall as a result. These boys had little chance of living a normal life until they meet Douglas Healy. Healy is an adult who’s seen the inside of juvenile hall and has struggled with the system to give these three boys a second chance at a normal life.
Terrence, Arjay and Gecko find themselves transported from the inside of prisons, to the streets of New York City. The deal is: 6 intensive months of school, therapy and community service in exchange for a ticket to freedom and a chance at a better life. But, like all too-good-to-be-true scenarios, there is a twist - Terrence. Once in New York, Terrence is nostalgic and wants to relive his life of crime. His efforts to connect with the crime scene in New York to sell hot merchandise is thwarted by Arjay and Gecko and a freak accident, wherein Healy falls off the fire escape and ends up with retrograde amnesia. Now the boys try to cover their tracks and monitor Healy, while complying with the rules of the program.
The question is: will they keep on track, or will they screw-up and become another lost cause - back to nowhere and living for nothing? For those who’ve yet to read the book, don’t sweat it. Of course there’s a happy, too-good-to-be-true ending.
But let’s say happy-go-lucky-super-optimistic Gordan Korman did not write the book. Let’s say you did. You’ve come up with the same players, the same second chance scenario, but you’re down to the last few chapters and you need an ending. How would you end the story? Do you think people can change? Do you believe in second chances? Do you believe in dumb luck? Can a person turn their life around when given the right opportunities?
Little n. is an outreach librarian. She's always on the look out for good books and good company.
crime scene? oooo
Posted by: Theevz | July 30, 2009 at 01:17 PM
Sounds like a rewarding read.
Posted by: Shel | July 30, 2009 at 01:46 PM
it sounds like a really cool book to read about second chances and trust :)
Posted by: happiness rox | July 30, 2009 at 04:50 PM
Gordon Korman is an amazing author. i can't wait to read this
Posted by: Ela | July 30, 2009 at 05:14 PM
Gordon Korman is an wonderful auther and I think this book will be an award winning book. Can't wait to read it. lol
Posted by: kriha | July 30, 2009 at 05:28 PM
Hey everyone! I just love Gordan Korman's books they are really funny! My grade 3 teacher read alot of books my him! One of my favourites is The Mcdonald hall series! Its really good im almost done reading the series! So of course you can call me a Gordan Korman fan and Ela your right GOrdan Korman is the most AMAZING author! The Juvie Three sounds really fasitaiting and suonds like a book older guys can deifently relate too (sorry bad spelling!)So of course i am going to read this book! I also wanted to say thanks alot Word Out for giving out great recomdations to all the readers out there and also, great books! I hope i see this book to i am porbably going too put a hold on it! ...wow i just checked out something my card has a ton of holds! LOL so yea btw Gordan Korman rocks did i already say that?
Happy Reading Everyone!
Posted by: Hamdi | July 30, 2009 at 05:35 PM
I read this book and let me tell you it was great!!! Terence, Gecko and Arjay may have had a bad history but together they are almost like brothers. Read the book everyone.
Posted by: Fatima A. | July 30, 2009 at 07:37 PM
oooo sounds amazing!!!
Posted by: Devi | July 30, 2009 at 08:36 PM
Right now I started reading a book called 'Snowed In' by Rachel Hawthorne and so far it is sooo good!
Posted by: Devi | July 30, 2009 at 08:37 PM
The Juvie Three sounds like a great book, I wonder what Juvie is.
Posted by: Mustafa | July 30, 2009 at 09:01 PM
the cover lookss great, i might put this one on hold right now actually
Posted by: Jessica | July 30, 2009 at 09:18 PM
can't wait to read this! i love books by Gordon Korman
Posted by: Jess | July 30, 2009 at 09:57 PM
cool... the book cover looks like an optical illusion to me... dunno why... is it supposed to be an optical illusion???
Posted by: Tasfia | July 31, 2009 at 12:17 AM
I absoltely loved this book i read it like 2 weeks ago but it's still fresh in my mind. defiantely something to read. It was hilarious, unexpected. and emotional. Another wonderful book by Gordan Korman
Posted by: Mary | July 31, 2009 at 07:52 AM
Oh also if anybody liked this book they should defiantely check out Gordon korman's other books becuase they're all as great as this one
Posted by: Mary | July 31, 2009 at 07:53 AM
Okay so mystery books are really intense mainly because they bring u so much suspense but this one was okay not quite up the market but better than nothing.
Posted by: Wislon | July 31, 2009 at 05:07 PM
i love gordan korman!! my favorite book by him is born to rock. it's about this guy finding out his dad is a rock star, and going on tour with him. can't wait to read this book!
Posted by: jordan | July 31, 2009 at 05:39 PM
I just finished reading a book called 'Snowed In' by Rachel Hawthhorne. A romance novel.
Those teens who love reading romance books, find books that are by this author!
Posted by: Devi | July 31, 2009 at 09:43 PM
Righnow i started reading a book called 'Twisted' by Laurie Halse Andreson. any books by this author is A W S O M E. I personally adore her books. One of my favourite author. And so far this book is so good!!!
Posted by: Devi | July 31, 2009 at 09:46 PM
I personally recommend a book called 'Snowed In' by Rachel Hawthhorne. Those teens who love reading Romance book will surely aodore this one. If you are looking for a romance novel then this one is the one to go to! ;)
Posted by: Devi | July 31, 2009 at 09:49 PM
Oh and any books by Rachel Hawthhorne are always romance novels. So if you like romance books look for a book by this author
Posted by: Devi | July 31, 2009 at 09:51 PM
that's an intresting book to read
Posted by: Jenny | August 01, 2009 at 11:10 AM
Gordon Korman is an wonderful auther.Because his books bring me so much suspense. My favorite book by him is born to 'Rock'. so that i have just finished reading this wonderfull book. I love Gordon & his books. THANK YOU
Posted by: Nisal | August 01, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Gordan Korman really is a brilliant author. Macdonald Hall series...Hilarious! Born to Rock...the Best! I started reading Juvie Three, but couldn't finish because someone else had it on hold...i was reading another book. Anyways I will try to read it.
Posted by: Gun | August 01, 2009 at 11:47 AM
i read this book and i truly think it is amazing, everyone should read it
Posted by: Daniela | August 01, 2009 at 03:48 PM