"Brilliant . . . An ingenious, intricate tale."--The New York Times Book Review
"Bloor successfully combines humor, mystery, and fantasy in this satire about the pitfalls of education."--VOYA
"A no-holds-barred, deeply subversive tale about modern education . . . Great, smart fun."--Publishers Weekly
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Description
George and Kate are promised the finest education when they transfer to the Whittaker Magnet School. It boasts the highest test scores in the nation. But at what price? Their school's curriculum is focused on beating standardized tests; classes are held in dreary, windowless rooms; and students are force-fed noxious protein shakes to improve their test performance. Worst of all, there seems to be a demon loose in the building--one whose murderous work has only just begun.
A bitterly funny satire about the state of modern education from the author of Tangerine and Crusader.
- ?Perfect for Halloween reading
- Ideal for fans of the supernatural
- For teens who love dark and scary stories
Includes a reader's guide and an author's note.
Genres
Pages444
Released2005
LanguageEnglish
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN9780547564227
SellerHarperCollins
About the author(s)
Edward Bloor is the author of many acclaimed novels, including the modern-day classic Tangerine, which was an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, an ABA Pick of the Lists, and an IRA Young Adults’ Choice, among many other honors. A former soccer player and high school teacher, he lives near Orlando, Florida.
