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Something Happened (2008)

by Greg Logsted(Favorite Author)

3 of 5 Votes: 3

ISBN

1416950788 (ISBN13: 9781416950783)

languge

English

genre

Young Adult Fiction

publisher

Simon Pulse

review 1: I found the premise really interesting. But the execution fell short. It wasn't quite as beliable as I would have liked. That a 13 year old boy and a teacher could have that kind of a relationship. It built up nicley, but then climaxed and resolved far to quickly. I think if Billy had been a few years older or more would have happened in Tess's and Billy's relationship it would have been more interesting.
review 2: I really liked this book for taking on a tough subject and handling it in a great way-it's detailed but not graphic. Billy is in middle school, which ups the ick factor of Miss Gate, but the author does a great job presenting the subject matter that I would have no problem giving this book to a seventh grader. I also really appreciated that this book... more was told from a male point of view. The reader is able to get into Billy's mind and understand what it is about Miss Gate that interests him. I liked Billy's letter's to his Dad and thought that added to Billy's character-you understood his grief. The book did fall a little short for me with the character of Miss Gate. I would have liked some explanation as to why she was preying on Billy-Billy's only thirteen-creepy!! I would have liked to get into her head more and figure out exactly what was going on. Overall, I think author Greg Logsted did a great job presenting a touchy subject in a readable and relateable way. He gets the reader to think and I think this book could be a great way to start discussions on student/teacher relationships for all ages. less

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