Ms. Guiney's Review:
Title: Trouble
Author: Gary Schmidt
Grade: B+
Ideal readers: Boys and girls age 12 and up
Summary:
"If you build your house far enough away from Trouble, then Trouble will never find you" This is how the story begins, as Henry, the main character recalls his father's repeated comments about keeping trouble away. Unfortunately, trouble comes to this family early in the story. Henry's older brother Franklin is severely injured in a car accident and Henry has to find a way to deal with his own grief and that of his family's. While the reader is dealing with Henry's story, they are also introduced to Chay Choun, a Camodian refugee, who is found guilty of causing the accident that forever changes Henry's family. His story is just as painful and emotional to read. Many will enjoy the setting as it takes readers on a journey to Maine, where Henry plans to climb Mt. Katahdin, to honor a challenge his brother gave him. While his brother can no longer make the climb with him, it will surprise readers who does accompany Henry on his emotional climb. This book is definitely worth the read.
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