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308th out of 348 books
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446 voters
Blood Brothers
by
S.A. Harazin
Without his job at the hospital, Clay would be lost. The hard work, the struggles of the patients, the drama in the ERÑit makes his days worth something, and gives focus to his dream of someday becoming a doctor. Clay can't afford to go away to college like the rest of his graduating senior class, but what other 17-year-old has delivered a baby or helped save a life?
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Hardcover, 240 pages
Published
July 10th 2007
by Delacorte Books for Young Readers
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"Blood Brothers" was an interesting book. When I first started reading this book, I didn't think I was going to enjoy it. It wasn't that great at first, wasn't catching my attention. The more I read and got into it, the better it got. It really relates to a lot of high schoolers and I am sure many can relate to the events happening in this book. As the story goes on the main character, Clay, explains what is happening in the present and flashbacks. Clay's best friend Joey is a very popular guy u...more
This is a moving story about two boys who have been best friends since early childhood. Now at age 18, Joey is planning to go to Duke and Clay is working as a hospital orderly struggling to pay for rent and food and dreaming about becoming a doctor one day. They share a dream of biking across the country from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Joey's affluent parents are protective of their only son while Clay has been raised by a father who seems uninvolved and sleeps all the time when he isn't worki...more
I dunno, maybe I was remembering another plot summary, but I was expecting something COMPLETELY different from this. Kidnapping and high-speed chases, I think. Also based on the cover. Looks very suspense-y, like a Caroline Cooney or something.
So it wasn't what I expected, but not in a really good OR bad way. It was kind of surprising when it seemed like EVERYONE was dogging Clay. I didn't really see justification for that. And that's based on things that other characters said/did. I mean, given...more
So it wasn't what I expected, but not in a really good OR bad way. It was kind of surprising when it seemed like EVERYONE was dogging Clay. I didn't really see justification for that. And that's based on things that other characters said/did. I mean, given...more
It's been a few weeks since I finished this one, but I am glad we picked it as one of the 20 Nominees for the 2010 Peach Award for Teen Readers because it is distinctly different from the other titles on the list. Fairly gritty realism in a problem novel with some mystery thrown in and a strong male protagonist who is struggling with his job as a nurse's aide--the youngest in the hospital--as his best friend lies in a coma that he isn't sure if he caused when subduing him. It has class differenc...more
Ok, the reason I gave this 5 stars isn't because of the actual plot or climax itself. The book starts off by giving us the exposition and then continuing along with the story as planned. This in itself I would give 4 stars because it was an interesting read. I gave it 5 stars because of the denoument, or resolution. Wow, talk about an ending, Clay lets go of Joey's hand for the last time or something like that. Talk about dramatic! Harazin really knows how to tie all the storie's loose ends toge...more
Reviewed by Sally Kruger, aka "Readingjunky" for TeensReadToo.com
In BLOOD BROTHERS, S. A. Harazin combines many "teens will love it" elements sure to be a success for the young adult crowd.
Clay and Joey are best friends, even though their lives are quite different. Clay's mother died when he was just a baby, and while he lives with his dad, there's not much interaction between them. He pretty much fends for himself. Joey, on the other hand, has a great family, gets good grades, and has a terrif...more
In BLOOD BROTHERS, S. A. Harazin combines many "teens will love it" elements sure to be a success for the young adult crowd.
Clay and Joey are best friends, even though their lives are quite different. Clay's mother died when he was just a baby, and while he lives with his dad, there's not much interaction between them. He pretty much fends for himself. Joey, on the other hand, has a great family, gets good grades, and has a terrif...more
Danny Stenseth
5/1/08
Block 4
Blood Brothers
I thought this book was an okay book. This story is about two really good friends. Clay works at a hospital all the time and doesn’t really have a family. Clay and his dad don’t get along and Clay’s mom died when he was young. But Joey has the opposite life that Clay has. Joey has an awesome family and he has a spoiled life. Joey is going to an Ivey school. He has an awesome girlfriend and many more. Clay doesn’t like his life at all. To make his life ev...more
5/1/08
Block 4
Blood Brothers
I thought this book was an okay book. This story is about two really good friends. Clay works at a hospital all the time and doesn’t really have a family. Clay and his dad don’t get along and Clay’s mom died when he was young. But Joey has the opposite life that Clay has. Joey has an awesome family and he has a spoiled life. Joey is going to an Ivey school. He has an awesome girlfriend and many more. Clay doesn’t like his life at all. To make his life ev...more
Clay and Joey have been best friends since the day ten years ago when Clay and his dad showed up at Joey’s house, unannounced and basically homeless. So Clay is surprised one summer night when he encounters a violent, combative and clearly under-the-influence Joey. Their ensuing fight ends with Joey clinging to life in the same hospital where Clay works as a medical technician, and with Clay under suspicion by the family he has come to think of as his own. Through flashbacks, we learn more about...more
Clay and Joey have been friends ever since Clay’s family showed up on Joey’s family’s doorstep during Thanksgiving without a dime and starving almost ten years earlier.
Now the boys have graduated from high school. Joey is valedictorian and is attending Duke pre-med. Clay would love to do the same, but his family is still struggling financially. Although Clay’s dad has a job, he still relies a bit on Joey’s family. The two are like brothers. In fact, they made a pact that insured they were Blood...more
Now the boys have graduated from high school. Joey is valedictorian and is attending Duke pre-med. Clay would love to do the same, but his family is still struggling financially. Although Clay’s dad has a job, he still relies a bit on Joey’s family. The two are like brothers. In fact, they made a pact that insured they were Blood...more
Clay Gardener ,although his life is hard, loves his job at the hospital. His Dad is a garbage truck driver and Clay transports himself on his bike since he can't afford a car. His best friend, Joey, is more fortunate but they are extremely close especially just after graduating from high school and looking forward to college. Joey plans to attend a great college and Clay on the other hand has to work till he can afford to go to college and become a doctor, his dream. One night after returning fr...more
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Dec 29, 2008
Phyllis Tucker
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This book is about two senior guys who have been friends since elementary school. Clay wants to be a doctor, but finances stand in the way. Joey was born with a silver spoon in his mouth. The boys take different directions their senior year. There are consequenses with Joey's partying!
This book taught me to not believe that I am weak. Because inner strength comes when you least expect it to but comes just when you need it the most. Also Blood Brother shows me that friendship is very important in the book and it taught me to value my friends.
I think this was a really good book. I liked that it was exciting right from the start. It didn't start off boring like most books. I'd recommend the book to everyone. It has a lot to do with drugs and alcohol so anyone who likes books about that, this would be a good book.
Jul 27, 2009
Laura Michel
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I am now on my quest to read the Young Adult Georgia Peach Nominees... This was a very easy read.. I think I finished it in less than 24 hours. While the writing isn't Shakespeare or very deep, it was an enthralling story...
This book is the truth. It's sad how drugs can effect the person that is taking the drugs and the people who love them the most. This book is nothing but pure reality. What happened in this book could happen to anyone.
A good YA book. I've got some questions about why she chose the particular subject matter, but I think anyone would enjoy the read.
This book was very good. But it is also very sad. It is about two teenagers who grow up together and some of the challenges they face.
Such an amazing book. This has to be one of my favorites beside Pet Sematary by Stephen King. Please read it, you'll never forget it
This book is about two best friends who are two opposites. After a wild party Joey winds up in a coma and Clay may be a suspect why.
This book is kind of inappropriate and I think that it might no be for everybody because it about getting drunk.
This book was really good I cried at the end. It captured my attention and held it right to the end.
Beautifully written, gripping, a real page turner. I want a sequel! =)
This book keeps you wanting to read and never wanting to put it down
Great weaving of horror and romance. Sort of tamed down Stephen King-ish
Intense, gripping, very believable. I still get chills thinking about it.
This is a story that makes you crying if, if,if, just if. If Clay did not fight with Joey, If Clay did not visit Joey at that time, If someone did not give drugs to Joey ...So many if...I guess that's how strange life is. How sometimes, you just wish you can go the past and change your decision even if it is just as small and mundane at that time.
Clay is an easy character to root for. He is hard working, humble, and well...kind. I just wishes that he never has to lose Joey. Sorry for the spoile...more
Clay is an easy character to root for. He is hard working, humble, and well...kind. I just wishes that he never has to lose Joey. Sorry for the spoile...more
Nov 06, 2011
Kathy Lane
marked it as to-read
I think this book was a good book because the boy needed help an he didnt know his brother an that related to me.
Mar 27, 2009
Brittany
added it
great book touching and keeps you reading
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