The Radioactive Boy Scout

[Jeremy]

The Radioactive Boy Scout, by Ken Silverstein, was one of the best books that I have read in this past year. In the story, the main character (David) is struggling with school. All that he wants to do is work with chemicals and conduct secret experiments. When multiple, potentially fatal, incidents begin occurring, his father decides to enroll him in the Boy Scouts to try to take his mind off of science. He makes it look like it worked, but in his secret lab, he is conducting one of the most grand and dangerous experiments that he has ever done.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book. The author knew how to keep you at the edge of the seat, constantly getting closer and closer to the climax. When I read the book, I would constantly try to set it down, but I never could; I was too eager to see what would happen next. I enjoyed how the author gave plenty of surrounding details, but at the same time, not too many details so that you would not get uninterested. I actually felt like I was there. At certain parts, the book made me sad and at other parts, it made me angry or even start to laugh. If an author can make you happy, angry, and sad all in the same book, then you know that it must be a good read.

I would recommend this to anyone, especially if you are in the Boy Scouts. This story took place right around here, so a lot of the things that he has taken part in (more specifically, Boy Scout activities and camps) a lot of us can relate to. It really made me think when I realized that I camp at the same camps that he used to. I think everyone can find something to relate to, and that is a key part in a good book. If you think about reading this book, then I urge you to do so; you won’t be sorry!