Killing Mr. Griffin

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Summary: An Awesome Film
Review: In the exceptional novel, Killing Mr. Griffin, by Lois Duncan, the author is probably trying to tell the reader that you have to make your own decisions regardless of what others may think, because you never know, your best friend could be a psychopath. Every day of school, Mr. Griffin, the English teacher would arrive just as the bell sounded. One day, when he asked for homework assignments, Jeff Garrett raised his hand asking for extra time. Considering, that he had a basketball game the previous night, he had no time to accomplish the assignment. Mr. Griffin, a perfectionist, who would never accept late papers, refused to break his rule now, for such a poor excuse. This aggravated Jeff, so he discussed his anger with Mark Kinney. Mark had a reputation for knowing what to do in almost any situation. David Ruggles was upset too. His homework had been completed, but 'to talled' by accident. When Mr. Griffin gave him an "F," it ruined his scholarship chances for college and probably his career in law. Needless-to-say, he too was deeply angry. He also talked to Mark. And, Mark had a big axe to grind with Mr. Griffin, who had humiliated him for dishonesty. So, he came up with another real, crazy idea. He proposed that they kidnap, (but not kill) Mr. Griffin. To most people Jeff would most likely have said "No," but there was something about Mark that Jeff just couldn't resist. Mark had an easy persuasive power over you when he suggested something. Susan McConnell and Betsy Cline just seemed to get caught up in momentum of the plan being hatched. Anyway, a couple days later Mark finally convinced Jeff, Betsy, David, and Susan to help out in the kidnaping. Mark planned each step out and decided what to do in case of emergencies. When the group kidnaped Mr. Griffin, they took him to the mountains, but he died unexpectedly. It turns out that the reason Mr. Griffin died was because Mark destroyed Mr. Griffin's nitroglycerine pills for his heart condition, leaving him unprotected when he had a heart problem. So, they buried him in the ground and pretended as if the whole thing never occurred. However, there were mistakes made that ruined their alibis and finally got them caught, saving Susan's life. To make a long story short, Mark, their cool-headed leader, turned out to be a cold-hearted psychopath. He ruined many people's lives. When he was 12 years old, he set fire to a cat. He also killed his father when he was young, by burning his house down. Perhaps as a result, his mother went crazy and later died. He orchestrated Mr. Griffin's demise, and as part of a cover up, caused David's Grandmother, Irma Ruggles death as well. He was well on his way to murdering Susan when he was finally stopped. Another indication of psychopathy was his power over other people. Mark was such a good leader that he had his schoolmates tangled up like spider prey before they realized the danger they were in. I thought that this was an absolutely awesome book, and am looking forward to reading more books by Lois Duncan. I would definitely recommend this book to teenagers across America.

Rating:
Summary: Good, But not for everyone!
Review: I know a lot of people that read this book really found itamazing. I only did on the middle part, when the kidnapping begins. Irecommend this book for people that read regularely. But, like me, a rare reader (i actually had to read it for class) i kind of got bored. The story is a really good idea, but if you want a book that you can get the stroy right when you open the book, then Killing Mr. Griffin is not for you. It has a lot of details, personnally, a bit "too much" details. Anyway, the book and story was good, as Lois Duncan is too!

Rating:
Summary: GREAT!
Review: Lois Duncan is such a great writer. This is my 5th book of hers that I have read and it has been by far the best. There was never a dull moment. Everything little thing ties together in some way. There are so many twists and turns you will never get bored. I would deffinetly recommend this book.

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Summary: Wonderful!
Review: Killing Mr. Griffin was a fabulous book! I couldn't put it down, literally. It was so creepy and suspenseful. I kept wondering what would happen next. I definitely recommend this book to any teenagers if they like to read or not! It's great!

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Summary: A Suspenceful Thriller
Review: This book is a suspenceful thriller. A few high school students have had enough of their English teacher, Mr. Griffin. The kids plot out a kidnapping to scare Mr. Griffin. But the assult goes one step too far... A supercalifragilisticexpealidocious novel!

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Summary: Loved It !
Review: This is by far one of Lois Duncan's best books. I especially loved the twists and turns. Just when you thought it was over, the plot took a whole new direction. I also liked the ending of the book. Although the beginning was kinda boring. However,if you like mystery thrillers, you'll love this book!

Rating:
Summary: Pretty Good
Review: I thought this was a pretty good book, some parts were kinda boring, but overall it was really good, especially if you really like a good mystery!

Rating:
Summary: OK
Review: This was an ok book. It had a very good plot so that's why I give it 3 stars. A lot of the parts were boring. It also had a good ending.

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Summary: Cool Book!
Review: This book is the best it shows you that most of the english teachers are like Mr. Griffin and it shows that they have a heart too.... Poor wife of Mr. Griffin and the baby:-( Still it's a very goood book!

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Summary: wow!
Review: I just have to say that my english teacher is names Mr. Griffin. . .