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Summary: Wow, what a book!
Review: "Desperate,driven,harassed to the breaking point." Imagine a story about a homeless boy, and you've got Slake. All alone,Aremis Slake was stuck in New York City with traffic and tall skyscrapers. One day he decides he would be better off living in the darkness of the tunnels of Grand Central Station. By selling second hand newspaper and sweeping the floor, he receives his pay-food. We, the "S.S.S Kids" consider this story Slake's Limbo by Felice Holmana fabulous success. The vivid language of Felice Holman brings out the true character of Aremis Slake. For mature teenager readers this will touch your hearts and will never be forgotten! "It is one of those books that once you pick it up, you can't put it down!"
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Summary: A gripping story of urban survival
Review: "Slake's Limbo," by Felice Holman, was one of the "young adult" books that made the biggest impression on me when I fell into that age group. Re-reading it recently, I realized that the book has lost none of its impact. Holman tells the story of Aremis Slake, an undersized, persecuted 13-year old New York City boy. Overwhelmed by the stress of his life, Slake flees to the underground world of the subway system -- "a city under the city" where he finds a "home" and a new life. But a 13-year old can't live underground indefinitely; Slake is headed for a moment of truth.This is a haunting, powerful story. Slake is a remarkable character. In many ways he's like a mythic hero; he literally journeys into the "underworld" and re-creates himself. Holman fills the book with fascinating details about the boy's survival strategies. "Slake's Limbo" is rich in symbolic details, but the story can also be enjoyed at face value. This book is, in my opinion, one of the very best of young adult novels.
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Summary: Wow, what a book!
Review: "Desperate,driven,harassed to the breaking point." Imagine a story about a homeless boy, and you've got Slake. All alone,Aremis Slake was stuck in New York City with traffic and tall skyscrapers. One day he decides he would be better off living in the darkness of the tunnels of Grand Central Station. By selling second hand newspaper and sweeping the floor, he receives his pay-food. We, the "S.S.S Kids" consider this story Slake's Limbo by Felice Holmana fabulous success. The vivid language of Felice Holman brings out the true character of Aremis Slake. For mature teenager readers this will touch your hearts and will never be forgotten! "It is one of those books that once you pick it up, you can't put it down!"
Rating:
Summary: A gripping story of urban survival
Review: "Slake's Limbo," by Felice Holman, was one of the "young adult" books that made the biggest impression on me when I fell into that age group. Re-reading it recently, I realized that the book has lost none of its impact. Holman tells the story of Aremis Slake, an undersized, persecuted 13-year old New York City boy. Overwhelmed by the stress of his life, Slake flees to the underground world of the subway system -- "a city under the city" where he finds a "home" and a new life. But a 13-year old can't live underground indefinitely; Slake is headed for a moment of truth. This is a haunting, powerful story. Slake is a remarkable character. In many ways he's like a mythic hero; he literally journeys into the "underworld" and re-creates himself. Holman fills the book with fascinating details about the boy's survival strategies. "Slake's Limbo" is rich in symbolic details, but the story can also be enjoyed at face value. This book is, in my opinion, one of the very best of young adult novels.
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Summary: A heartwrenching tale
Review: A heartwrenching story about a boy who lives in the subway for 121 days, Slake's Limbo by Felice Holman is a winner of the Lewis Carroll Shelf Award, an ALA Notable Book, and a YASD Best Book for Young Adults.
Slake lives with his abusive aunt. Furthermore, his classmates are abusive, beating him up frequently. Eventually, he runs away into the subways of New York, where he finds a small cave in which to live. In order to survive, he devises some interesting ways to make money. The book also tells us a little of the story of Willis Joe Whinny, who wants to be a sheep-herder in Australia. Felice Holman stretches the moment, making the book very suspenseful. "What would the man do? ...(the moment is stretched for 10 paragraphs)... 'You're charging for service. That's fair enough.'"
This relatively easy to read book would appeal to 9 - 12 year olds since, in many ways, the reader will be able to relate to Slake. It would be beneficial for preteens to get the message: Hope is never lost.
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Summary: If you like a book with friendship, read this book.
Review: A teenager named Slake leads a troubled life. He is a homeless. He has very poor vision so he often walks into things. One day he is getting bullied and then chased into the New York subway system. While he is in the subway system, he has to steal food, sell papers for money, and make new friends.
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Summary: Slake's Limbo: The Underground World
Review: Aremis Slake was the worthless lump who was harassed, bullied and stepped on (sometimes literally). Until one day a fortuitous chance puts him in a semi-permanent home underground where he stayed 121 days. Felice Holman did a fantastic job in shaping Slake's realistic character and furnishing the book's attention grabbing plot. Slake's Limbo is packed with descriptive language that really make the story come alive for the reader. Slake's is am inspirational tale of a boy who's horribly disastrous life takes a surprising spin leaving him to figure out how to survive in his new surroundings. How will he attain food, water and find ways to live a completely different life: under the subway.
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Summary: 15 years late and this is still a phenomenal book!
Review: As a 27 year old now, I still remember curling up with this book and reading it over and over. Sure, its a book with a strong message but it teaches children not to allow themselves to be the helpless victims that the reviewer on the bottom obviously wishes upon Her children. This book is a classic! Just check out the awards!
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Summary: This Is An Ok Book!
Review: At one point in the book I did not like it, but at the end the book started to heat up and get much better. I learned stuff about Aremis Slake and other things about homeless people. The author ( Felice Holman) has very good imagination. When she starts something she really puts her mind to it. You can find out about what happens if you buy it. I would rate it a 3 because you didn't know what was going to happen next, it was unexpectible. I also gave it a 3 because i was not sure if I like it or didn't like it.
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Summary: Hungry, desperate and harassed -the Story of Aremis Slake
Review: Can you imagine yourself living in a tiny cave between two buildings in the busy subway tunnel of Grand Central Station? Aremis Slake, harrassed to the breaking point, couldn't deal with his hardships. Therefore, he decided to travel into the depths of the city. Slake's Limbo, by Felice Holman, describes in detail a thirteen year old orphan striving to survive in a hositle, and threatening environment. Miss Holman creatively unfolds the story from two clever points of view, which come together in the end. Will Aremis Slake survive his struggling life?
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