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Wuftoom (2013)

by Mary G. Thompson(Favorite Author)

3.95 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

0544022475 (ISBN13: 9780544022478)

languge

English

genre

Horror

publisher

HMH Books for Young Readers

review 1: Disclaimer: I won this book in a Goodreads giveaway.So I have to admit, I started this book very skeptical, as I don't read much in the way of young adult literature. I have to say, though, I ended the book quite impressed and I feel like this is a book that a lot of adults will enjoy just as much. It rather reminded me of Metamorphosis, actually.Mary Thompson is an incredible writer who is very gifted at detail. Some of the descriptions verge on the grotesque, so some readers may want to beware. Keep in mind, though, the real emphasis is on the pain and torment that Evan is going through and those are the descriptions that are really gripping.So if you're looking for a realistic portrayal of high school life, definitely look somewhere else, but if you're looking for a cre... moreative, dark and (definitely) unique book this is a good one. I would recommend it for readers 13 and over.
review 2: As a former secondary teacher, I am sad that I won't have the opportunity to teach Mary G. Thompson's book in my classroom. I was always on the hunt for books like these -- strong fantastical story with depth and a thought-provoking premise. Thompson's book delivers on that promise. Evan is sick and he is pulled into a war between two creatures -- the Vitflies and the Wuftoom. Readers get to learn about the creatures and their world as well as what is happening to Evan. If I taught this book in a classroom I know that it would spark conversations about the body, the mind, human will and agency, conflict, and many more complex and multi-faceted topics. She layered in rich and complex themes that can spark wonderfully imaginative questions and discussions.I'd also love to see how kids envision what the creatures look like and what is happening to Evan. This book is really stellar. While reading it on my iPad, I missed my subway stop numerous times. The pacing drives you forward because you just have to know what happens to Evan. You care about him and if he can fight what's happening to him. Will he survive? What will he learn? How will the conflict between the two sides be solved?I won't give away any plot points because that's the other wonderful quality about this book -- each thing unfolds and complicates the other. She creates a wonderful story web and then untangles it for us in with a satisfying conclusion. Go get the book -- see for yourself what happens to Evan. Give the book to a kid reader, I promise, even the most reluctant reader will want to find out if Evan can escape the goo or becoming a Wuftoom. less

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