Jack Tumor

by Anthony McGowan

Book Overview

Hector is being bullied by a talking, know-it-all brain tumor that names itself Jack, and insists on coaching Hector through life even as it's threatening to take his life away. Delightfully twisted and deeply moving, this novel won the Booktrust Teenage Prize in the UK.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0374329559
• ISBN13: 9780374329556
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
• Length: 292 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 5.9" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

Hector Brunty has a lot in life to worry about. From bullies to his mum's mung bean soup, life seems to like to throw him nasty curves until it finally takes on a new perspective (literally). When Hector gets diagnosed with a brain tumor, things seem like they couldn't get worse - until the tumor starts talking. The tumor claims it can coach Hector into creating a better social life for himself. The tumor, however, starts forcing him to do questionable things that make him uncomfortable. This makes Hector decide once and for all to rid himself somehow of the cancer. But how can you defeat a tumor that knows what you're going to do before you do? JACK TUMOR is a surprisingly hilarious book despite the sensitive topic it addresses. The characters are fun to read about and Hector's social life has a humorous twist to it. Readers will relate to Hector's embarrassing family, his school life, and might even feel bad for him at times, but will have fun laughing their heads off one page and then feeling discouraged for the main character the next. Those who like realistic fiction, humor, and books about surviving school will enjoy reading this book. Reviewed by: Kira M

My son loved this book!!

My 13 year old son is an avid reader, and he was laughing out loud reading this book. He liked it so much that he is giving it as a Christmas gift to several of his other 8th grade friends. A memorable read!