Antsy Does Time by Neal Shusterman. 2008.Audience: 6-10 Grade; Ages 11-13
My Rating: 4.5*s of 5
Summary: Fourteen-year-old Anthony "Antsy" Bonano learns about life, death, and a lot more when he tries to help a friend with a terminal illness feel hopeful about the future.
Comments: A laugh out loud funny story with very real characters. Shusterman reading with his Brooklyn accent is perfect. The turn for the poignant toward the end of the book adds just enough weight to balance the laughs and is dished out in just the right portion--the perfect dessert to the meal that is this story. I especially appreciate the portrayal of Kjersten. As the "pretty girl" love interest her character is rounded out with flaws, neurosis, and motivation.
Awards: Lone Star List 2009-2010
Read-alikes: The Schwa was Here by Shusterman
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