THE CRUISERS

Author (last name first):
Myers, Walter Dean
Publisher, Date of Publication: 
Scholastic Press/2011
Grade Level/ or Age Level: 
3rd and Up
Classification: 
Fiction 

This is a tale of five intelligent children who make and live by their own rules. They are called "The Cruisers" and they attend an academy for gifted children. The Cruisers have gifts that are not so appreciated by the assistant principal. Out of the blue, the Cruisers are sucked into working with a drug addict by the assistant principal. This particular drug addict is another student whose gifts are more valued than that of the Cruisers combined. Each member of the Cruisers then have to analyze their feelings and attitudes towards drugs and drug addicts. This is a story on what drives people to addiction and how a few are redeemed. 
It is a great book because it deals with the pressures young people face and alternative ways to deal with stress besides doing drugs.


Reviewed By: Tomii Adelkun (Midwestern State University Student)