The Body of Christopher Creed.Carol Plum-Ucci. 2000/2002. Read by Scott Shina. 6 tapes. 8 hrs. Recorded Books. #96952. 1-40250956-1. $54.00. Vinyl; plot, reader notes. JS* From KLIATT's book review, July 2000: "Chris Creed, a high school junior and all around 'town weirdo; envies the popular kids in school like Torey Adams: 'I don't understand why I get nothing and these boys get everything ...' he writes in an enigmatic en·ig·mat·ic or en·ig·mat·i·cal adj. Of or resembling an enigma; puzzling: a professor's enigmatic grading system. See Synonyms at ambiguous. e-mail ... 'I wish no malice malice, in law, an intentional violation of the law of crimes or torts that injures another person. Malice need not involve a malignant spirit or the definite intent to do harm. on anyone. I only wish to be gone.' And indeed, he vanishes.... Sixteen-year-old Torey's previously 'perfect' life is turned upside Upside The potential dollar amount by which the market or a stock could rise. Notes: This is basically an educated guess on how high a stock could go in the near future. See also: Bull, Downside down in the wake of Chris's disappearance, as he starts to formulate questions about the people around him, begins to fight peer pressure, and learns to appreciate previously unseen qualities in some of the kids from the other side of the tracks.... The mystery of Chris's disappearance and the intriguing in·trigue n. 1. a. A secret or underhand scheme; a plot. b. The practice of or involvement in such schemes. 2. A clandestine love affair. v. characters will pull readers in: this is a gripping tale, with realistic, sometimes profane PROFANE. That which has not been consecrated. By a profane place is understood one which is neither sacred, nor sanctified, nor religious. Dig. 11, 7, 2, 4. Vide Things. dialogue. An exceptionally strong first novel...." As Torey actually relates his coming-of-age tale it is perfect for audio. Shina's gentle, youthful reading is exceptionally good; he makes Torey and his upheavals come to life. Well put together on all levels. |
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