The Boy From the Basementby
Susan Shaw
4/5 Stars
From the Publisher: For Charlie, the basement is home. He's being punished. He doesn't mean to leave - Father wouldn't allow it - but when Charlie is accidentally thrust outside, he awakens to the alien surroundings of a world to which he's never been exposed. Though haunted by hallucinations and fear of the basement and his father's rage, Charlie embarks on a journey toward recovery that blossoms when he finally finds unconditional love.
This book as marketed as young adult - although the subject matter may be a little too sensitive for some.
In the novel, we see the world through Charlie's eyes - those of a severely neglected and abused young boy. We travel with him as he realizes he has missed out on the simple joys of life - rain, sunshine, and love. Charlie must confront his fears along the way, but he is guided by new friends, a loving foster mother, and a strong zest for life.
If you are looking for an attention-grabber for your older teen, this may just be it!
3 comments:
This looks really good! Something I would really enjoy! Thanks for the recommendation.
This sounds like the type of book I would enjoy. Thanks for the recommendation.
This book was a good read. For me, though, it seemed a bit more for younger children.
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