Will always be on of my faves. What is there to say about Elsewhere? If she squints, Liz can make out a boardwalk. Jerry Spinelli. "Ta da," she says, revealing a small but deep, still-red wound at the base of her skull. This book was God awful. I was just checking the drawers. But then she starts to remember being hit by a car as she rode her bike to the mall and eventually is brought up to the observation deck to watch her own funeral. The fate of the world is in the hands of a father and daughter in an epic novel of wonder and terror by Dean Koontz, the #1 New York Times bestselling master of suspense. The first edition of the novel was published in 2005, and was written by Gabrielle Zevin. What is the story? Ghostly and becoming smaller by the second, her father is crying and her mother is holding him. Scott Westerfeld. She gets out of bed and looks at her reflection in the mirror. I read it in one day because I could not stop reading it. Think "From the Corner of His Eye" and his "Frankenstein" series. ", "Don't remember," says Thandi, rubbing the top of her head as if she could stimulate her memory with her hands. Hopeful and engaging.” —Kirkus Reviews“Funny and pensive, happy and heartbreaking. Included with a Kindle Unlimited membership. It is at times heartbreaking and funny. It consists of going to school, taking care of her siblings and her dying grandmother, trying to avoid falling in love with the new assistant D.A. Ray called it skating when The characters were great, especially. by Square Fish. Zevin, in her first novel for young people, bends the laws of physics and biology to create an intricately imagined world.” —Publishers Weekly“A fun and thought-provoking page-turner. Im in 8th grade but heard about this book off a blog, am i old enough to read it? But after a visit from a group of ominous men, Jeffy and Amity find themselves accidentally activating the key and discovering an extraordinary truth. Ugh. Need to talk to someone about your problems? I'd heard good things about this book from another blog I read constantly, it was a YA book, and I couldn't wait to read it. Inspired by the author's work in a girls' rehabilitation center. In Elsewhere you live just like on Earth, only you age backward. GABRIELLE ZEVIN is an internationally bestselling author whose books have sold millions of copies and been translated into over thirty languages. In Elsewhere you live just like on Earth, only you age backward. It's quiet and peaceful. Jason Reynolds, "I'm sorry. Readers . The writing was clunky and description lacking in luster. I loved it from the first page till the end. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. Stop by Marilyn Monroe's psychiatric practice. The kid reading it does a good job (if she's a kid) but without a doubt, this is not for anyone over 30. I love Dean Koontz and was excited to read Elsewhere. rally, he jumps at the chance. Understanding the structure of the novel is important to understanding the story itself. How does the epilogue bring the novel not to a close but to a resolution? Notice the allusions made to classic and contemporary literature throughout the novel. Surely guides readers through the bumpy landscape of strongly delineated characters dealing with the most difficult issue that faces all of us. Some of the residents of Elsewhere work in avocations similar to the jobs they did on Earth; others have new ones. Then move on. This inventive novel slices right to the bone of human yearning, offering up an indelible vision of life and death as equally rich sides of the same coin.” —Booklist, Starred Review“With an intriguing and well-developed premise, thoughtful characterization, and refreshing style, Zevin's poignant novel rewards readers with a view of death that celebrates the rich complexities of being alive.” —The Horn Book, Starred Review“Intriguing. The concept is completely out there and yet the emotions are so weirdly realistic. I'm in total love!!! The main character, Lizzy, dies at fifteen and is transported to Elsewhere, a land where all people who die go. I can definately see why teachers everywhere are using this as a group-read discussion book. But not on much else besides trouble with the Socs, a vicious gang of rich kids whose idea of a good time is beating up "greasers" like Ponyboy. The other is serving a life sentence in prison. If you are a Koontz fan give it a try maybe this one just wasn’t meant for me. I used to be a big fan of Mr. Koontz books until, suddenly, I stopped. The title "Elsewhere" refers to a different place, somewhere else. Jeffy and Amity aren’t the only ones interested in the device. Koontz's imagination has no bounds and I was absolutely astounded by the descriptions of the elsewheres (you'll know what I mean when you read the book). How does each of them help Liz adjust to life on Elsewhere and come to understand that life on Elsewhere is something to be cherished?4. I loved the message that life after death is still real life, and that things move on, you keep growing, working and building relationships. On the way out, Thandi casts a cursory glance at herself in the mirror. And Jeffy and Amity can’t help but wonder, could Michelle be just a click away? Although certain aspects of the story I could poke holes in for inconsistencies overall it was very good. Here Liz will age backward from the day of her death until she becomes a baby again and returns to Earth. Fikry) but more so because this book fits into the Young Adult genre. An edge-of-your-seat technothriller with a heart! . Garth Stein. Liz Hall, the main character, is a likeable 15 year old. The thought of aging backwards was an interesting concept and the return of the babies to earth gave food for thought. Liz asks, thinking it far worse to be bald than underdressed. Please try again. It’s a quiet life, until a local eccentric known as Spooky Ed shows up on their doorstep. Please try again. Candace Thaxton, It makes you wonder what traveling to other worlds might truly be like.” —Red Carpet Crash, “Some authors have used the sci-fi genre to create other worlds and critique the current world politics or realities. :). Will captivate teens ready for a thought-provoking read. This has the unfortunate effect of waking the sleeping girl again. By: She might even have remembered why she fell in love with him in the first place. . Ilyana Kadushin, By: I loved reading the story of Liz's life (death? I immediately sympathized with Jeffrey 'Jeffy' Coltrane and his daughter, Amity, and their desire to have Michelle, the wife and mother who left 7 years ago, back in their lives. and others, Narrated by: In this funny, heartwarming contemporary novel for middle-grade readers, people are more than what they International bestselling author Dean Koontz was only a senior in college when he won an Atlantic Monthly fiction competition. Discussion Questions1. "Liz," she says, turning the one syllable of Liz's name into a slightly southern two, Li-iz, "you mind if I ask you a personal question? Will captivate teens ready for a thought-provoking read. The whole "relationship" (if you can even call it that) between Liz and Owen frustrated me. In 2083, chocolate and coffee are illegal, paper is hard to find, water is carefully Zevin, in her first novel for young people, bends the laws of physics and biology to create an intricately imagined world." Liz nods. I thought the characters weren't developed enough and felt very flat to me. The device allows them to jump between parallel planes at once familiar and bizarre, wondrous and terrifying. Liz peers into the top bunk, where a girl she has never seen before is sleeping, or at least trying to. Learn how to enable JavaScript on your browser. Christopher Evan Welch, By: Finally, Owen reads Natalie Babbitt's Tuck Everlasting to Liz when she is no longer able to read on her own. Unless Amity and Jeffy can outwit him, the place they call home may never be safe again. Readers from a broad range of beliefs will find this a quirky and touching exploration of the Great Beyond.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books“Fascinating. Laurie Halse Anderson, Narrated by: Our payment security system encrypts your information during transmission. . What is there to say about Elsewhere? Swing by one of Elsewhere's museums. There, she sees the forms of her parents and her little brother, Alvy. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. . Elizabeth Brundage, Narrated by: I also thought it was a great book -- really hopeful and well written -- a great book to discuss for young and old. I'm a big fan of oddball movies "Tim Burton type stuff" so this was right up my alley because it had that vibe. !Nothing bad at all with the book. Each character had the same manner of speaking and same sense of humor, so they all were basically the same characters but with different names or genders and different backgrounds.