Damico, Gina Croak 320 pgs. HMH Books for Young Readers, 2012. $13.94. Content: Language: G (6 S word swears); Mature
Content: PG13; Violence: PG13.
Lex is a wild
teenager and when her behavior gets to be too much, she is sent off for the
summer to her Uncle Mort’s farm. From the second he picks her up from the bus
station, Lex knows that her Uncle is no simple farmer. In fact the whole town
of Croak is not what she expects, they are a town of Grim Reapers. She becomes
one of them, gets a hot partner, and learns to challenge her rebellious violence. When something goes wrong with the dead, Lex wants to help, but the cost
might be higher than she thinks.
This book was
very readable and an interesting concept. I didn't like that the author use’s touches
of farce to counter the darkness, such as a nonsensical afterworld full of
famous people acting stupid. I think students will be drawn to the cover, but I
don’t think this book is the right fit for a school library –the swearing is
mild, romance/sex is medium, and the violence is sky high.
HS –PUBLIC ONLY Reviewer:
Stephanie Elementary School Librarian & Author.
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