Scar Island by Dan Gemeinhart
Realistic Fiction
Jonathan Grisby arrives at a creepy prison by boat. The place is run by a maniac. If any of the boys get into any trouble he makes them kneel on the devil’s cradle. (A torture device) He tries to escape but a hurricane stops him the first time.
Jonathan is a wild, crazy and wacky person. He loved his family until they sent him to Slabenhedge. He became crazy and edgy and had a hard time getting along with other inmates.
Jonathan Grisby has recently arrived at Slabenhedge Correctional Facility. Charged with arson, Jonathan is having a hard time making friends until a lightning strike kills all of the Slabenhedge leaders leaving the boys with no adults. Jonathan goes on a wild journey to try and reunite to his family.
Overall I would give this book 4.73 out of 5. It was a good book that keeps you on the edge of your seat the whole time. The story had a major plot twist toward the end of it to keep you interested. I loved this book so much I read all of Dan Gemeinhart’s other books!