Review: Right out of the headlines
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 06 20, 2013
I read the first book of this series which is an important, thoughtful, and deep look into the subject of bullying in schools. This sequel powerfully takes the subject to a deeper, darker level. I love both books and would definitely recommend reading them in order. The sequel to Snake Pit reads more like a mystery novel than the original as suspicions are numerous, but proof is elusive. Realistic enough to be chilling, "Return to the Snake Pit" seems all to familiar to be fiction. The characters, all of them, are interesting and well drawn. I did not expect the ending and I quite literally flew through the second half of the book in anticipation of several possible outcomes. None of my "guesses" were correct. It brought many chilling memories of events close to my area. Events that are difficult to understand. Powerful story, highly recommended.If you teach grades five through eight, chapter thirteen contains a simple classroom exercise that is worth the price of the book.