The Boy Who Could Not Die
By mid October people begin to delight in fright. The Boy Who Could Not Die, by William Sleator, is a creepy book that may be what those of you who enjoy eerie stories will find delightful. Ken, the main character, who is mourning the death of his best friend, becomes so obsessed with immortality that he visits a psychic who promises eternal life for a mere $50.00. What seems like a bargain turns out to be the worst deal he ever made. In exchange for his soul, Ken is able to escape death, but he discovers there are consequences. During his waking hours life is normal, but at night strange, violent dreams disturb his sleep. Ken begins to question if his nightmares are really confined to the world of sleep or if they are reality. With the help of a friend, Ken battles evil forces trying to retrieve his soul. This book was recommended to me a few years ago by a student who claimed this was the best book he ever read. Although it is not the best book I have ever read, it is an engrossing tale of terror that kept me on the edge of my seat.
17 Comments
Jedda
11/21/2013 11:21:30 pm
I really want to read this
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Josie
11/21/2013 11:45:30 pm
I`ve read a book simalar to this one.
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Kayla
11/21/2013 11:53:11 pm
I've read this book before. It's a really great book.
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Dylan Pasker
2/8/2015 10:56:52 pm
i think this blog is good and i like creepy things and if you could put this book on hold for me i will read it
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Tommy Hamborg
2/8/2015 11:03:28 pm
This sounds like a book that is kind of creepy but cool because I have never read a book like that.
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2/9/2015 01:18:20 am
I have read a book simaler to this one its called Abduction or the girl that was suppoused to die.
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Abby Miranda
2/9/2015 02:34:49 am
this book seems good because I like books that you can't let go and this book seems like one.
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Lilly
2/9/2015 02:38:45 am
this book sounds cool because it sounds like there is a lot of scary dreams. It sounds like it would keep you on your feet
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Donovan Smith
2/9/2015 03:14:16 am
I would like to read this book, because it seems like he really wants his soul back.
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Collin P
2/9/2015 03:41:18 am
This book would be good for me because it is the kind of book I like.
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Caitlyn
2/9/2015 03:42:01 am
I would really like to read this book because I have always liked books about immortality.
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Garrett
2/11/2015 11:04:26 pm
This book sounds interesting because there are many uprising stories like these being published.
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Johnny
2/12/2015 12:42:11 am
I find this book cool because I have read other books like this they are cool
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jordan collins
2/12/2015 12:42:16 am
This book reminds me of the book Tuck everlasting where this family drinks this water and the become immortal and now i want to read this book.
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Emily
2/12/2015 12:43:09 am
I want to read this book because it sounds good
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Kayla
2/12/2015 12:43:42 am
I've read this book before and I really like it because it's suspenseful and very interesting
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Elly
2/12/2015 01:38:53 am
It sounds good but a little predictable
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AuthorI love working in the middle school library because each day I get to work with wonderful students. In addition, I have access to lots of interesting books. It is always fun to help students connect to books they like, and to talk about what they are reading. Archives
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