Ripslinger, Jon. Derailed.RIPSLINGER, Jon. Derailed. Llewellyn, Flux. 258p. c2006. 0-7387-0888-7 $8.95. S Wendell Stoneking, or "Stony ston·y also ston·ey adj. ston·i·er, ston·i·est 1. Covered with or full of stones: a stony beach. 2. Resembling stone, as in hardness. 3. a. ," knows what his future will be in his small Iowa town. After he graduates from high school in the spring he will get a job at the quarry, just like his father and his grandfather did. He'll probably marry young, have some kids, and hang out with the other quarry workers at the local bar. He is a major force on the football team, but his spot is in jeopardy when he finds out he may lose eligibility. Stony's trademark smile isn't enough to help him save his failing English literature English literature, literature written in English since c.1450 by the inhabitants of the British Isles; it was during the 15th cent. that the English language acquired much of its modern form. grade. When he visits the guidance counselor guidance counselor Child psychology A school worker trained to screen, evaluate and advise students on career and academic matters , a potential new path is illuminated il·lu·mi·nate v. il·lu·mi·nat·ed, il·lu·mi·nat·ing, il·lu·mi·nates v.tr. 1. To provide or brighten with light. 2. To decorate or hang with lights. 3. for him. What if there were more to life than just working at the quarry? What if Stony could pull his grades up not just to keep his spot on the team, but because he's a smart kid with a lot of potential? His new tutor, Robyn, also helps reinforce these ideas. Stony is immediately intrigued by her, especially when he finds out that she has a child. As he works to uncover pieces of her mysterious past, he makes significant discoveries about himself. The story takes a dramatic twist when Robyn's abusive Tending to deceive; practicing abuse; prone to ill-treat by coarse, insulting words or harmful acts. Using ill treatment; injurious, improper, hurtful, offensive, reproachful. and mentally unhinged ex-boyfriend shows up and kidnaps their son. Though the story often feels rushed, Ripslinger's characters make this a page-turner. Stony, who initially comes off as a one-dimensional stereotype stereotype (stĕr`ĕətīp'), plate from which printing is done, made by casting metal in a mold, usually of paper pulp. The process was patented in 1725 by the Scottish inventor William Ged. , is a surprisingly complex young man, a fact that reveals itself at just the right pace. The monotony of Stony's small town is conveyed well; the stifling feeling envelops every moment of action. With strong male and female main characters, Derailed will appeal to both sexes. Amanda MacGregor, St. Cloud, MN S--Recommended for senior high school students. |
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