Suckerpunch
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On Sale:
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12/26/2007
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Formats:
Hardcover | eBook
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It's the summer before senior year, and Marcus should be hanging out, filling his sketchbook, maybe asking a girl out for once. So why is he in a car with his brother, his brother's girl, and the pistol, headed straight toward his dad?
David Hernandez writes with striking lyricism and unfaltering poise. Suckerpunch marks the debut of a superb and important new literary talent.
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Author Extras
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Awards for Suckerpunch |
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ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
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ALA Best Book for Young Adults
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ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults
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ALA Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers
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ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults
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ALA Best Book for Young Adults
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ALA Best of the Best Books for Young Adults
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ALA Best Book for Young Adults
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Critical Praise for
Suckerpunch
"From the opening sentence, the writing shocks, then mesmerizes readers....Hernandez’s solid first YA effort will have readers clamoring for his next work."
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Kirkus Reviews
"Beautifully executed."
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Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Reader Reviews from First Look
A powerful story of growing up and teenage rebellion, Marcus speaks to every teenage boy who was ever angry or resentful of what's happened in the past.
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Jennifer (Louisville, KY)
A powerful story of growing up and teenage rebellion, Marcus speaks to every teenage boy who was ever angry or resentful of what's happened in the past.
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Jennifer (Louisville, KY)
This book is not for the faint of heart! Gritty, modern, and full of unexpected twists and turns, only the toughest could read it without flinching. But you know what? I think it's great. Refreshingly cutting edge, I’d recommend it!
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Maria (Lake Elmo, MN)
David Hernandez does a great job...the dialogue is realistic.
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Kim (Foothill Ranch, CA)
Suckerpunch was awesome! I loved how we learned about the past and the present at the same time as we dealt with the tough situations in the brothers' lives. You'll keep thinking about the book when you put it down. Five stars!
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Vanessa (Chicopee, MA)
Suckerpunch is like a modern day version of The Catcher in the Rye. This book is exciting and helps someone like me, who grew up in a loving home, to understand what things are like for those who have been less fortunate. It puts things into perspective for the reader and keeps them on their toes.
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Caroline (Bristol, CT)
This book was very good. It was so different to be looking at things from a guy's perspective. Enrique's downward spiral really made the book catch my attention and hold it. I loved it.
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Danielle (Orlando, FL)
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