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Quando Eu Era Joe (2014)

by Keren David(Favorite Author)

4 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

8581633390 (ISBN13: 9788581633398)

languge

English

genre

Romance

publisher

Novo Conceito

series

When I Was Joe

review 1: When 14-year-old Ty witnesses a stabbing, he's traumatized enough. But life gets even more complicated when he and his Mom are forced into the Witness Protection Program and have to completely erase their identities. They are given 30 minutes to pack their bags and leave their home. They must totally change their appearances and they cannot have contact with anyone from their past life. This transition is difficult at first, especially for Ty's mother. But it turns out that Ty actually likes being Joe. At his old school, he was pretty invisiable. But at his new school, he can completely reinvent himnself. He's popular and doing well in sports. Joe's new friendships are complicated by the fact that he still isn't able tell them the full truth about himself. To make... more matters worse, the gang members who started this whole mess are still out there putting Joe and his mother in danger. And the readers start to realize that we don't know the full story either...
review 2: I picked up a copy of When I Was Joe mainly based on the article I saw in my school newsletter, as the school book club had rated the best book of the year, or something (this was a while back), and I had always thought what it would be like to read it. So, I found myself a copy and had a read. Let me just say, I am SO glad I did!First off, the story is about 14-year-old Ty who witnesses a murder, and gets investigated by the police. However, there is more to the story than that, and it isn't until further on in the story that you find out what really happened. Because Ty has witnessed things, the murderers are out to find him and his family, so the police move Ty and his mum, Nikki, to a different village where he has a completely new identity and name. A new beginning as Joe. The school see he is a good runner, and this is where he meets Ellie, a disabled girl who helps to train Joe. As time goes on and Joe gets friendlier with Ellie's family, he begins to speak to Claire, Ellie's sister. Secrets are uncovered, and drama occurs. There are so many problems in Joe's life that need sorting out. It shows the story of just how shocking knife crime in London and other places are, and the dangers of gangs. We discover a very softer, warmer side to Joe throughout the story, and really begin to connect with him. The main reason why I gave this story 5/5 stars was simply because the plot line was fantastic. I can't wait to read the sequel. less

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