The Year of the Beasts
by Cecil Castellucci
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Critic Rating
68%
Critic Reviews: 8
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Reader Rating
75%
Reader Ratings: 6
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Synopsis
There's a beast in all of us.Every summer the trucks roll in, bringing the carnival and its infinite possibilities to town. This year Tessa and her younger sister Lulu are un-chaperoned and want to be first in line to experience the rides, the food . . . and the boys. Except this summer, jealousy will invade their relationship for the first time, setting in motion a course of events that can only end in tragedy, putting everyone's love and friendship to the... more
About Cecil Castellucci
Published: May 22, 2012 by Macmillan Publishing
Genre: Young Adult, Comics & Graphic Novels. Fiction. 192 pages
- All Critics: 8
- Positive: 7
- Negative: 1
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Kirkus Reviews | 15 Mar 2012
...they’ll likely also be somewhat repelled by the ugliness of her raw envy.
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Wear the Old Coat | 25 Mar 2012
This book was genius and I’m still feeling a little wobbly with surprise at the turn of events.
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Clear Eyes, Full Shelves | 24 Apr 2012
However, Castellucci and Powell’s twisty story is so very worth the emotional investment and anyone who enjoys novels which experiment with storytelling forms with certainly be entranced by this distinctive novel.
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Slate Breakers | 12 Jul 2012
This book is an emotionally engrossing read and I would recommend that you keep a box of Kleenex nearby while reading.
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Ringo the Cat | 23 May 2012
An emotional ride of a teen novel done with beauty and power, this book has an innate appeal thanks to its graphic novel portion and the dynamic writing.
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YA Book Shelf | 25 May 2012
Whatever the purpose, one thing is for certain — The Year Of The Beasts should be the next book you pick up.
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In the Next Room | 29 Jun 2012
...I was left with a lasting and emotional image of sisterhood both from Castellucci's words and Powell's images.
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Teen Voices | 10 Jun 2012
The alternating chapters of comics, although at first seem incongruous with the rest of the plot, come together at the end of the book, developing a deeper meaning.
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