The Boy from the Basement

by Susan Shaw

Book Overview

For Charlie, the cold, dark basement is home. Father has kept him locked in there as punishment. Charlie doesn t intend to leave, but when he is accidentally thrust outside, he awakens to the alien... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0525472231
• ISBN13: 9780525472230
• Release Date: October 2004
• Publisher: Dutton Books
• Length: 198 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 and higher

Customer Reviews

Compelling Novel

This was truly one of the best books that I have read. I find it very compelling and the smilies that the writer used to explain the spider that he kept seeing and fearing was unbelievable. It just seemed so surreal to me, and I'm not so sure why. I read this book in grade six and it showed me that the world wasn't really a perfect and wonderfully great all the time. I owe a lot to this novel. I enjoyed the concept that was displayed in this story, and I swear every second a emotion streamed down Charlie's back I felt it too. The scene that I enjoyed the most was when the two boys went outside and Charlie's dad showed up. I didn't know what was going to happen at that point to be honest, I thought that it was going to be very climaxic, by his father dragging him away, but than the foster family to take him out of his hands. This book will make you think about all the things that you have, have had, are going to have, and all the things that you will leave behind when you die. Charlie didn't have that in the begining of the story, but as time progressed he was given more and was earning more and most importantly he had a family, foster one maybe, but at least they cared about him and wanted to help him out. I would recommend to anybody, to READ THIS BOOK.

Struggling Readers Love To Read This

I teach Reading to struggling readers in high school. My goal is to get them engaged, because, if they're engaged, they read. This book hasn't been on the shelf more than 5 minutes since it was received in the mail. I haven't read it yet, but intend to over the summer. The teacher who recommended it was 100% correct.

I love this story..wish it was a memoir

I love this story, I wish it was a memoir, but that would mean it would have to be true. and there is enough going on in the world today , we don't need this story to be one that is seenon the news. However, it IS a very good read. I suggest that organizations that deal with children who were abused and neglected need to read this book, it relates to the childrne. It makes the reader keep reading to find out what happens to the little boy. I am older than a teen, but study things for children. I think this is a good teen or adolescent read for children who have been through this situation. Has a great ending, you will love it

Great Book!

I think this book deserves this award. It is a great book but not the best I have ever read. I think this book was a little depressing but at the same time joyful. This book is suspenseful. If you like suspense you'll love this book. I would recommend this book to ages 11 and up and anyone who loves dramatic endings.

The Boy from the Basement

This is a good book it really grabs you total and full atention. Once you grab it and start reading it you can't put it down because it leaves you hanging and you just want to know what happenes next. I recomend this book to anyone who likes good dramatic stories.