Some of harmon s awardwinning novels are skate, brutal, last exit to normal, and the chamber of five. Mar 10, 2009 michael harmon s brutal shows how one school had good intentions, but feel far too short to protect one young man. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. 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. With her martyrdoctor mother gone to save lives in some south american country, poe holly suddenly finds herself on the. Brutal has 5 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. 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. Brutal book by michael harmon 5 available editions. 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. 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 insightfulness, spoton dialogue, and a swiftly paced plot, michael harmon tells the story of a displaced girl grappling with a truly dangerous bully. But when the pranks turn deadly at the hands of invincible football star colby morris, poe knows shes got to fix the system and take down the hero. 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.
We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. In the begining of brutal poe is telling how much she hates benders hallow, california. To edit or update the above biography on michael harmon, please log in or register. 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 18, 2009 brutal michael harmon knopf 3182009 hardcover229 pages isbn. An angry 16yearold shakes up her school when she challenges its social order.
Michael harmons hobbies include backpacking, fishing, woodworking, and building skateboard and snowboarding ramps for his kids in the backyard. 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. Thats what sixteenyearold poe holly does to cope with the injustices she. Brutal, michael harmon, kim mai guest, teentough topics, teengeneral, teen, listening library audio, 6. 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. Brutal michael harmon knopf 3182009 hardcover229 pages isbn. Information on the book, brutal, by michael harmon. 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. Brutal by michael harmon overview 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.
Brutal book by michael harmon half price books marketplace. Michael harmons brutal shows how one school had good intentions, but feel far too short to protect one young man. See all books authored by michael harmon, including skate, and the last exit to normal, and more on. Brutal by michael harmon penguin random house audio. Her mother is a doctor more interested in saving the world one person at a time than in her. Written by michael harmon, audiobook narrated by kim mai guest. Also, to separate herself from the rest of the herd and express her. Brutal by michael harmon booksamillion online book store. Michael harmon is a published author and an illustrator of childrens books. She is in south america because she is doing surgery on needy people and the person who needs her the most is her very troubled daughter, poe. When lifes brutal to you, sometimes to fight back, you have to be brutally honest.
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. 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. Brutal ebook by michael harmon 9780375891649 rakuten kobo. 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. 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. So, theres no better way to understand it then to read a sports book by michael harmon called stick. 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. Michael harmon audio books at simply audiobooks simply. Published by knopf books for young readers mar 08, 2011 240. 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. Michael harmon books list of books by author michael harmon. If you havent had the pleasure of reading michael harmon, brutal is a book you wont want to miss. His previous books, skate and the last exit to normal, are excellent, but brutal takes the prize in my opinion.
Read brutal by michael harmon available from rakuten kobo. 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. Audible provides the highest quality audio and narration. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the public. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Weirdly, she even misses the shouting matches she used to have with her mom. Download audiobooks written by michael harmon to your device.
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. It plainly puts out in the open the issues occurring all too. 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. The book brutal by michael harmon started off with the rebellious character poe holly. This book is about a school year of a very rebellious sophomore named poe holly who is living. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. And the rather savvy answer harmon comes up with is that its because the. 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. Thats what sixteenyearold poe holly does to cope with the injustices she faces at home and at school.
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. Brutal by michael harmon meet your next favorite book. Brutal by michael harmon overdrive rakuten overdrive. He dropped out of high school as a senior and draws on many of his own experiences in his awardwinning fiction for young adults. Michael harmon s hobbies include backpacking, fishing, woodworking, and building skateboard and snowboarding ramps for his kids in the backyard. He does an excellent job writing from the viewpoint of young adults and creates memorable, realistic characters.
Brutal by michael harmon, 9780440239956, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Aug 15, 2011 brutal by michael harmon, 9780440239956, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Stunning and timely coming of age novel her mother is a doctor more interested in saving the world one person at. Poe is a young girl who lives with her mother who works as a docter in. Some of harmons awardwinning novels are skate, brutal, last exit to normal, and the chamber of five. Mar 08, 2011 michael harmon s hobbies include backpacking, fishing, woodworking, and building skateboard and snowboarding ramps for his kids in the backyard. Mar 28, 2009 if you havent had the pleasure of reading michael harmon, brutal is a book you wont want to miss.
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