I've finally finished reading "Little Brother," and I'm sad! I enjoyed every minute of the book. Although there were times when I was so scared for Marcus and his friends, I think I really appreciated the story and students will too. I think that students, especially boys, will like this story because the kids were the heroes and the smart ones. The adults were a bit ignorant at times and it was the DHS that started this trouble in the first place! I think this book would be excellent for independent reading. The students can certainly identify with a tech savvy teen who faces teen issues every day, but is also critical of school administration, authority, society and the government.
Little Brother won: 2009 White Pine Award, the 2009 Prometheus Award, and the 2009 John W. Campbell Memorial Award. It was also a finalist for the Hugo Award for Best Novel.
Aside from fighting the DHS, Marcus confronted: drinking, drugs, and sex. Before, I was nervous about using this book in the classroom because of the terrorist attacks, but now it is the normal teen issues that frighten me. I'd need time to prepare myself for any complaints that may come my way!
I agree that this book would be great for independent reading. I too am afraid of the complaints this book might get.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea Little Brother won so many awards, thanks for the information :)