Scar Island
Scar Island by Dan Gemeinhart, published by Scholastic Incorporated on April 24, 2018, is a reprint edition comprising 256 pages. This novel follows Jonathan Grisby, the newest arrival at the Slabhenge Reformatory School for Troubled Boys, a bleak and isolated fortress. As Jonathan grapples with his past and the punishment he believes he deserves, a freak accident leaves the boys without adult supervision, thrusting them into a situation where they must navigate their newfound freedom amidst unexpected dangers.
Readers will find a narrative rich in action and adventure, exploring themes of survival and redemption. As Jonathan confronts his inner demons and leads his peers toward safety, the story delves into the complexities of adolescence and the social themes that accompany it. The setting of Slabhenge, with its dark and dismal atmosphere, serves as a backdrop for this tale of misfits struggling to overcome their circumstances. Through Gemeinhart’s engaging writing, the novel reveals that the most significant challenges often come from within.
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Dan Gemeinhart brings his signature blend of action, heart, and beautiful writing to a tale of misfits struggling to survive.
Jonathan Grisby is the newest arrival at the Slabhenge Reformatory School for Troubled Boys — an ancient, crumbling fortress of gray stone rising up from the ocean. It is dark, damp, and dismal. And it is just the place Jonathan figures he deserves.Because Jonathan has done something terrible. And he’s willing to accept whatever punishment he has coming.Just as he’s getting used to his new situation, however, a freak accident leaves the troubled boys of Slabhenge without any adult supervision. Suddenly the kids are free, with an entire island to themselves. But freedom brings unexpected danger. And if Jonathan can’t come to terms with the sins of his past and lead his new friends to safety… then every boy on the island is doomed.Dan Gemeinhart’s most gripping novel yet, this is a tale of outcasts at odds and in peril, and a redemption story that shines a light on dark truths to reveal that the strongest prisons of all are the ones we build for ourselves.
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