Barbara's Product Reviews & Giveaways
November 22, 2011 12:52 PM
Michael Vey: Prisoner of Cell 25
[ Margaret Park, Karen Carter, and Amy Couch are the winners of this giveaway. Thanks to all who entered! And thanks to Mercury Ink for sponsoring it! You can find Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25
at Amazon.]
Part science fiction, part mystery. this is the teen fiction book that rocketed to the top of the New York Times bestseller list. It's still #279 at Amazon, #5 in Teen Mysteries. Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25
- was praised by Glenn Beck.To everyone at Meridian High School, Michael Vey is an ordinary fourteen-year-old. In fact, the only thing that seems to set him apart is the fact that he has Tourette's syndrome. But Michael is anything but ordinary. Michael has special powers. Electric powers.
Michael thinks he's unique until he discovers that a cheerleader named Taylor also has special powers. With the help of Michael's friend, Ostin, the three of them set out to discover how Michael and Taylor ended up this way, but their investigation brings them to the attention of a powerful group who wants to control the electric children - and through them the world. Michael will have to rely on his wits, powers, and friends if he's to survive.
While it promotes strong character and traditional values, The Prisoner of Cell 25 does not shy away from dark themes and scary situations. Read the reviews at Amazon to see if this is suitable for your kids.
If so, leave a comment. Mercury Ink has promised three books to MommyLife readers. I'll draw 12/1.
Comments
This is an excellent book! I was really impressed with the decisions the characters make even in some pretty dark situations. My son loved it and can't wait for the next one to come out!
Posted by: Shannon Miller | November 23, 2011 12:15 AM
Ooh! I've been wanting to read this book. I've heard nothing but good things about it. Thanks for the giveaway.
Posted by: Kristina | November 23, 2011 4:41 AM
Sounds interesting!
Posted by: Newt | November 23, 2011 9:13 AM
Thanks for the giveaway! I really want my older daughters (ages 30 and 22) to read this (I do too). I figure it can make the rounds within the family and then I can save it for when my 7 year old is old enough for it!
Posted by: Donna Archambault | November 23, 2011 9:31 AM
This is a great book that my son and I both loved! We borrowed a copy to read, but I would love to have one of our own to pass around!
Posted by: Nana | November 23, 2011 1:01 PM
Sounds interesting, count me in.
Posted by: Siobhan | November 23, 2011 8:31 PM
My oldest son would love this book.
Posted by: Cheryl | November 25, 2011 8:58 PM
This book looks right up my alley! I love the coming of age/discovery of latent intrinsic powers theme. Count me in for this one!
Posted by: James Welkin | November 26, 2011 8:43 AM
I LOVE all of Richard's other books, and I'd love to have this one too!
Posted by: Erin | November 26, 2011 2:54 PM
I have some sons who would like this one.
Posted by: Kate J | November 30, 2011 10:53 AM
THis book looks to be one to draw in my reluctant-reader sons. And I don't think I would mind reading it myself.
Posted by: Patty | November 30, 2011 5:25 PM
With boys always looking for something new to read, this would be great! So hard to find good books that would interest teenagers!
Posted by: Charlene | November 30, 2011 8:34 PM
sound intriguing!
Posted by: Addie | November 30, 2011 8:52 PM
I'm sooo anxious to read this book! I've read 99% of the books written by Richard Paul Evans!
Posted by: Sherry | November 30, 2011 9:31 PM
I am very excited that my friend, Kendra told me about this book. We are going to lead a book study in our homeschool co-op this winter. I am very eager to start on this adventure :)
Posted by: Michelle Doeffinger | November 30, 2011 9:33 PM
I read it out loud to my four kids (ages 11-17). We were fighting over who got to read it first! Wonderful book and we all are anxious for the next volume to come out!!
Posted by: Peggy | November 30, 2011 9:34 PM
I love RPE!! I hope this one is as good as all the others :)
Posted by: Leslie | November 30, 2011 9:38 PM
I can't seem to find this in my local stores. Either they aren't cool enough to stock it, or the people around me are smart enough to know it's a GREAT book. I would love to add it to my classroom library.
Posted by: Heather Olguin | November 30, 2011 9:39 PM
Confused - is the giveaway here or on Amazon? My tween sons & I read & loved it late summer & early fall - can't wait for book #2!
Posted by: S. Davis | November 30, 2011 9:40 PM
I have really been wanting to read this book. It is wonderful of you to give some away.
Posted by: Angel | November 30, 2011 9:41 PM
This is an awesome book! My 12 year old son love it! The author has also made available a free home school curriculum for the book! It's wonderful, and my son enjoyed every minute of it!
Posted by: Mrs. Lamika Mintz | November 30, 2011 9:42 PM
I've heard a lot about this book, but haven't yet read it - I'm wondering if it's as appealing to girls as it seems it would be for boys.
Posted by: Natalie | November 30, 2011 9:49 PM
I'm so excited for this book! I have 4 boys who can't wait to read it!
Posted by: Amy Couch | November 30, 2011 9:50 PM
I would love this book to read not only for my self but also my 2 teenaged sons. I have heard that it is really good.
Posted by: Barbara Hall | November 30, 2011 9:50 PM
I recomend going to Amazon.com and click on the book cover to look inside. You can read the first few chapters to see if you like it. I am sure you love it and want more :)Can't wait to get my hands on them all :)
Posted by: Trish | November 30, 2011 10:05 PM
My daughter has special needs and I am a leader of a special needs group. I love his books but can never buy them. Our library hasn't gotten this one so maybe this is my chance.
Posted by: Wendy | November 30, 2011 10:10 PM
My son would love this! He could share it with friends too!!
Posted by: karen carter | November 30, 2011 10:10 PM
Richard is a talented writer. My 2 oldest kids LOVED this book. I would love to have a copy to give as a gift.
Posted by: Rachel S. | November 30, 2011 10:10 PM
Love, love this book. I got my 10 year old and her friends addicted. Now they run around the house pretending to shoot electric volts from their fingers!
Posted by: Amanda | November 30, 2011 10:10 PM
I think my nephew would really LOVE this book. I just love Richard Paul Evans.
Posted by: Rhonda Miller | November 30, 2011 10:17 PM
as a teacher, i feel it is important to pass along good books when i read them. so i have passed this book along to teens and many librarians in my area. i hope kids get hooked on this series of books like they did r. l. stein.
Posted by: Lisa English | November 30, 2011 10:19 PM
I think this would be a good book for my son and I to read together.
Posted by: Tonya Roach | November 30, 2011 10:21 PM
Loved the book, but borrowed it from the library. Would love to share it with my teenage daughter.
Posted by: Marcia | November 30, 2011 10:52 PM
Absolutely LOVED Michael Vey. I reviewed it on Amazon and Barnes & Noble and gave several copies away. I would love another one to gift a teacher friend with!
Posted by: Diane Siniscalchi | November 30, 2011 11:31 PM
This book is GREAT!!! Richard Paul Evans is a GREAT author and I'm so glad he's ventured into Young Adult Fiction!!! If you haven't read this book..........or any of his others...........I urge you to do so!! They are all GREAT!!!
Posted by: RMH | November 30, 2011 11:42 PM
I purchased 4 books and gave them all away. I know another person who would love to read the book. I read it and got hooked. my kids read it and got hooked. now my grandkids are reading it.
Posted by: Dawna McCleery | November 30, 2011 11:52 PM
Really struggling to find good books for Andrew (13) to read, this looks like on worth trying.
Posted by: Margaret Park | December 1, 2011 12:02 AM
This book is awesome. I gave one to our library and my granddaughter..she loved it!
Posted by: judy | December 1, 2011 12:13 AM
This was a great book. I caught myself laughing out loud and smiling through out. Ostin is a funny kid.
Posted by: Bill | December 1, 2011 3:21 AM
This is a fantastic book and hopefully a new series!
I read it first then passed it along to my 7th grade son. In less than 48 hours we had both tore right through it! Excellent read!
I would reccomend this book from 4th grade right on up to High School.
Enjoy!
Posted by: Chantelle Wolfe | December 1, 2011 8:33 AM
My favorite author! I'd love to have this book for my child to enjoy!
Posted by: Arlene Berger | December 1, 2011 10:49 AM
