Awards
A Junior Library Guild selection.
Synopses & Reviews
What's the story with Akhil Vyas? At first, Becky is convinced that he's the weirdest person on earth when he shows up in her English class. He refuses to sit in a chair, stares at her with his dark eyes, and has skin covered in scars. But when her best friend Omar begins to befriend him, Becky's revulsion changes to fascination. Akhil reveals that the National Institute of Health is studying him, but he can't say why-until something happens that makes him swear Omar and Becky to secrecy. Suddenly Becky isn't sure what's more shocking-Akhil's secret, or the chilling reason why he must reveal it.
Synopsis
Convinced Akhil Vyas is the weirdest person on earth when he shows up in her school, Becky is soon fascinated when she find out he's being studied by the National Institute of Health. Becky isn't sure what's more shocking--Akhil's secret or the reason why he must reveal it.
Synopsis
Becky is convinced that Akhil Vyas is the weirdest person on earth when he shows up in her English class. He refuses to sit in chairs, stares at her with spooky eyes, and has scar-covered skin. But soon Beckys revulsion turns to fascination. The National Institutes of Health is studying Akhil, but he wont say whyuntil something happens that makes him swear Becky and her friend Omar to secrecy. Suddenly Becky isnt sure whats more shockingAkhils secret, or the chilling reason why he must reveal it. Elisa Carbone weaves a tale of intrigue that will enthrall any reader.
About the Author
Elisa Carbone is the author of Stealing Freedom, an ALA Best Book for Young Adults, and Storm Warriors, winner of Virginia's 2002 Jefferson Cup Award. She is also an enthusiastic rock climber and windsurfer.