If you havent had the pleasure of reading michael harmon, brutal is a book you wont want to miss. Mar 10, 2009 michael harmon s brutal shows how one school had good intentions, but feel far too short to protect one young man. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Poe is a young girl who lives with her mother who works as a docter in south america, which ends up causing poe to have to move in with her dad whom she has never met because he. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. His first ya novels, skate and the last exit to normal, are also available from knopf, and he is currently at work on his next book for young readers, the chamber of five. Brutal by michael harmon overdrive rakuten overdrive. With insightfulness, spoton dialogue, and a swiftly paced plot, michael harmon tells the story of a displaced girl grappling with a truly dangerous bully. It plainly puts out in the open the issues occurring all too. The book is a favorite of mine because it faces issues every teen sees on a regular basis when going to school that many people dont want to recognize or help fix. Michael harmon is a published author and an illustrator of childrens books. Her mother is a doctor more interested in saving the world one person at a time than in her. A published credit of michael harmon is the parrot and the fig tree jataka tales series. Mar 28, 2009 if you havent had the pleasure of reading michael harmon, brutal is a book you wont want to miss.
Brutal with her martyrdoctor mother gone to save lives in some south american country, poe holly suddenly finds herself on the suburban doorstep of the father she never knew, who also happens to be a counselor at her new high school. With her martyrdoctor mother gone to save lives in some south american country, poe holly suddenly finds herself on the suburban doorstep of the father she. Mar 18, 2009 brutal michael harmon knopf 3182009 hardcover229 pages isbn. Thats what sixteenyearold poe holly does to cope with the injustices she. Brutal ebook by michael harmon 9780375891649 rakuten kobo.
Brutal by michael harmon booksamillion online book store. In the begining of brutal poe is telling how much she hates benders hallow, california. With her martyrdoctor mother gone to save lives in some south american country, poe holly suddenly finds herself on the. See all books authored by michael harmon, including skate, and the last exit to normal, and more on. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Stunning and timely coming of age novel her mother is a doctor more interested in saving the world one person at. Brutal book by michael harmon 5 available editions.
Poe is a young girl who lives with her mother who works as a docter in. Aug 15, 2011 brutal by michael harmon, 9780440239956, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. With her martyrdoctor mother gone to save lives in some south american country, poe holly suddenly finds herself on the suburban doorstep of the father she never. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Her mom is an amazing doctor who selflessly goes to south america for a year to help people, but she isnt so great at being a mother.
Mar 08, 2011 michael harmon s hobbies include backpacking, fishing, woodworking, and building skateboard and snowboarding ramps for his kids in the backyard. Michael harmons brutal shows how one school had good intentions, but feel far too short to protect one young man. Audio excerpt from brutal books by michael harmon 6 sort by number of resources number of awards book title year published word count reading level. Mar 10, 2009 listen to brutal audiobook by michael harmon. Readers will love watching this hilarious teen grapple with his new digs, delinquent tendencies and irrepressible sarcasm. I always had a soft spot for the rebels with a cause, and high school is always full of surprises and drama that somehow never gets too old. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. Michael harmon s brutal shows how one school had good intentions, but feel far too short to protect one young man. Published by knopf books for young readers mar 08, 2011 240. About brutal with her martyrdoctor mother gone to save lives in some south american country, poe holly suddenly finds herself on the suburban doorstep of the father she never knew, who also. This is the first book ive read written by michael harmon, though hes also written the acclaimed novels the last exit to normal and skate. His previous books, skate and the last exit to normal, are excellent, but brutal takes the prize in my opinion. When lifes brutal to you, sometimes to fight back, you have to be brutally honest. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
The book brutal by michael harmon started off with the rebellious character poe holly. Michael harmon s hobbies include backpacking, fishing, woodworking, and building skateboard and snowboarding ramps for his kids in the backyard. Some of harmons awardwinning novels are skate, brutal, last exit to normal, and the chamber of five. He dropped out of high school as a senior and draws on many of his own experiences in his awardwinning fiction for young adults. Read brutal by michael harmon available from rakuten kobo. Download audiobooks written by michael harmon to your device. Michael harmon books, biography, contact information. Brutal by michael harmon penguin random house audio. Brutal by michael harmon meet your next favorite book. Brutal, michael harmon, kim mai guest, teentough topics, teengeneral, teen, listening library audio, 6. Brutal michael harmon knopf 3182009 hardcover229 pages isbn. And the rather savvy answer harmon comes up with is that its because the. Brutal by michael harmon, 9780440239956, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Some of harmon s awardwinning novels are skate, brutal, last exit to normal, and the chamber of five.
Harmon poe holly, punk rock extraordinaire and the outcome of a sperm donor program called poor choices and bad mistakes is straddling a fine line of two separate lives. This book is about a school year of a very rebellious sophomore named poe holly who is living. Also, to separate herself from the rest of the herd and express her. Michael harmon audio books at simply audiobooks simply. Brutal book by michael harmon half price books marketplace. He does an excellent job writing from the viewpoint of young adults and creates memorable, realistic characters. To edit or update the above biography on michael harmon, please log in or register. Brutal came at a great time in my reading life poe was like the literary veronica mars minus the mystery, but with that same sort of sass. Its nice, on occasion, to remind ourselves of some of the good books out there and brutal by michael harmon is one that we should remember. Written by michael harmon, audiobook narrated by kim mai guest. Thats what sixteenyearold poe holly does to cope with the injustices she faces at home and at school. This book is about a school year of a very rebellious sophomore named poe holly who is living with her dad because her mom is in south america.
Michael is also the author of under the bridge, chamber of five, brutal, the last exit to normal, and skate. Poe is an independent thinker, and the way she champions the underdog should be an example to us all. So, theres no better way to understand it then to read a sports book by michael harmon called stick. Poe is a young girl who lives with her mother who works as a docter in south america, which ends up causing poe to have to move in with her dad whom she has never met because he left before she was born. Brutal has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Michael harmons hobbies include backpacking, fishing, woodworking, and building skateboard and snowboarding ramps for his kids in the backyard. Michael harmon books list of books by author michael harmon. Information on the book, brutal, by michael harmon.
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