Fiction of the Week for July 27: The Juvie Three
Our featured Fiction book this week is Gordon Korman's The Juvie Three, and selector Little n. shares her thoughts with us.
The Juvie three is a great read about second chances, calamity and best-case scenarios. If you like Gordon Korman, then you’ll like this book – it’s a classic Korman story. Let me first introduce you to the players; born to be bad Terence, get-away driver Gecko, friendly giant Arjay, and fearless leader Douglas Healy. Terrence, Gecko, and Arjay are young boys who found themselves in bad situations on the streets and in juvenile hall as a result. These boys had little chance of living a normal life until they meet Douglas Healy. Healy is an adult who’s seen the inside of juvenile hall and has struggled with the system to give these three boys a second chance at a normal life.
Terrence, Arjay and Gecko find themselves transported from the inside of prisons, to the streets of New York City. The deal is: 6 intensive months of school, therapy and community service in exchange for a ticket to freedom and a chance at a better life. But, like all too-good-to-be-true scenarios, there is a twist – Terrence. Once in New York, Terrence is nostalgic and wants to relive his life of crime. His efforts to connect with the crime scene in New York to sell hot merchandise is thwarted by Arjay and Gecko and a freak accident, wherein Healy falls off the fire escape and ends up with retrograde amnesia. Now the boys try to cover their tracks and monitor Healy, while complying with the rules of the program.
The question is: will they keep on track, or will they screw-up and become another lost cause – back to nowhere and living for nothing? For those who’ve yet to read the book, don’t sweat it. Of course there’s a happy, too-good-to-be-true ending.
But let’s say happy-go-lucky-super-optimistic Gordan Korman did not write the book. Let’s say you did. You’ve come up with the same players, the same second chance scenario, but you’re down to the last few chapters and you need an ending. How would you end the story? Do you think people can change? Do you believe in second chances? Do you believe in dumb luck? Can a person turn their life around when given the right opportunities?
Little n. is an outreach librarian. She's always on the look out for good books and good company.
140 thoughts on “Fiction of the Week for July 27: The Juvie Three”
crime scene? oooo
crime scene? oooo
Sounds like a rewarding read.
Sounds like a rewarding read.
it sounds like a really cool book to read about second chances and trust 🙂
it sounds like a really cool book to read about second chances and trust 🙂
Gordon Korman is an amazing author. i can’t wait to read this
Gordon Korman is an amazing author. i can’t wait to read this
Gordon Korman is an wonderful auther and I think this book will be an award winning book. Can’t wait to read it. lol
Gordon Korman is an wonderful auther and I think this book will be an award winning book. Can’t wait to read it. lol
Hey everyone! I just love Gordan Korman’s books they are really funny! My grade 3 teacher read alot of books my him! One of my favourites is The Mcdonald hall series! Its really good im almost done reading the series! So of course you can call me a Gordan Korman fan and Ela your right GOrdan Korman is the most AMAZING author! The Juvie Three sounds really fasitaiting and suonds like a book older guys can deifently relate too (sorry bad spelling!)So of course i am going to read this book! I also wanted to say thanks alot Word Out for giving out great recomdations to all the readers out there and also, great books! I hope i see this book to i am porbably going too put a hold on it! …wow i just checked out something my card has a ton of holds! LOL so yea btw Gordan Korman rocks did i already say that?
Happy Reading Everyone!
Hey everyone! I just love Gordan Korman’s books they are really funny! My grade 3 teacher read alot of books my him! One of my favourites is The Mcdonald hall series! Its really good im almost done reading the series! So of course you can call me a Gordan Korman fan and Ela your right GOrdan Korman is the most AMAZING author! The Juvie Three sounds really fasitaiting and suonds like a book older guys can deifently relate too (sorry bad spelling!)So of course i am going to read this book! I also wanted to say thanks alot Word Out for giving out great recomdations to all the readers out there and also, great books! I hope i see this book to i am porbably going too put a hold on it! …wow i just checked out something my card has a ton of holds! LOL so yea btw Gordan Korman rocks did i already say that?
Happy Reading Everyone!
I read this book and let me tell you it was great!!! Terence, Gecko and Arjay may have had a bad history but together they are almost like brothers. Read the book everyone.
I read this book and let me tell you it was great!!! Terence, Gecko and Arjay may have had a bad history but together they are almost like brothers. Read the book everyone.
oooo sounds amazing!!!
oooo sounds amazing!!!
Right now I started reading a book called ‘Snowed In’ by Rachel Hawthorne and so far it is sooo good!
Right now I started reading a book called ‘Snowed In’ by Rachel Hawthorne and so far it is sooo good!
The Juvie Three sounds like a great book, I wonder what Juvie is.
The Juvie Three sounds like a great book, I wonder what Juvie is.
the cover lookss great, i might put this one on hold right now actually
the cover lookss great, i might put this one on hold right now actually
can’t wait to read this! i love books by Gordon Korman
can’t wait to read this! i love books by Gordon Korman
cool… the book cover looks like an optical illusion to me… dunno why… is it supposed to be an optical illusion???
cool… the book cover looks like an optical illusion to me… dunno why… is it supposed to be an optical illusion???
I absoltely loved this book i read it like 2 weeks ago but it’s still fresh in my mind. defiantely something to read. It was hilarious, unexpected. and emotional. Another wonderful book by Gordan Korman
I absoltely loved this book i read it like 2 weeks ago but it’s still fresh in my mind. defiantely something to read. It was hilarious, unexpected. and emotional. Another wonderful book by Gordan Korman
Oh also if anybody liked this book they should defiantely check out Gordon korman’s other books becuase they’re all as great as this one
Oh also if anybody liked this book they should defiantely check out Gordon korman’s other books becuase they’re all as great as this one
Okay so mystery books are really intense mainly because they bring u so much suspense but this one was okay not quite up the market but better than nothing.
Okay so mystery books are really intense mainly because they bring u so much suspense but this one was okay not quite up the market but better than nothing.
i love gordan korman!! my favorite book by him is born to rock. it’s about this guy finding out his dad is a rock star, and going on tour with him. can’t wait to read this book!
i love gordan korman!! my favorite book by him is born to rock. it’s about this guy finding out his dad is a rock star, and going on tour with him. can’t wait to read this book!
I just finished reading a book called ‘Snowed In’ by Rachel Hawthhorne. A romance novel.
Those teens who love reading romance books, find books that are by this author!
I just finished reading a book called ‘Snowed In’ by Rachel Hawthhorne. A romance novel.
Those teens who love reading romance books, find books that are by this author!
Righnow i started reading a book called ‘Twisted’ by Laurie Halse Andreson. any books by this author is A W S O M E. I personally adore her books. One of my favourite author. And so far this book is so good!!!
Righnow i started reading a book called ‘Twisted’ by Laurie Halse Andreson. any books by this author is A W S O M E. I personally adore her books. One of my favourite author. And so far this book is so good!!!
I personally recommend a book called ‘Snowed In’ by Rachel Hawthhorne. Those teens who love reading Romance book will surely aodore this one. If you are looking for a romance novel then this one is the one to go to! 😉
I personally recommend a book called ‘Snowed In’ by Rachel Hawthhorne. Those teens who love reading Romance book will surely aodore this one. If you are looking for a romance novel then this one is the one to go to! 😉
Oh and any books by Rachel Hawthhorne are always romance novels. So if you like romance books look for a book by this author
Oh and any books by Rachel Hawthhorne are always romance novels. So if you like romance books look for a book by this author
that’s an intresting book to read
that’s an intresting book to read
Gordon Korman is an wonderful auther.Because his books bring me so much suspense. My favorite book by him is born to ‘Rock’. so that i have just finished reading this wonderfull book. I love Gordon & his books. THANK YOU
Gordon Korman is an wonderful auther.Because his books bring me so much suspense. My favorite book by him is born to ‘Rock’. so that i have just finished reading this wonderfull book. I love Gordon & his books. THANK YOU
Gordan Korman really is a brilliant author. Macdonald Hall series…Hilarious! Born to Rock…the Best! I started reading Juvie Three, but couldn’t finish because someone else had it on hold…i was reading another book. Anyways I will try to read it.
Gordan Korman really is a brilliant author. Macdonald Hall series…Hilarious! Born to Rock…the Best! I started reading Juvie Three, but couldn’t finish because someone else had it on hold…i was reading another book. Anyways I will try to read it.
i read this book and i truly think it is amazing, everyone should read it
i read this book and i truly think it is amazing, everyone should read it
amazing
amazing
Ok I will def have to read this book! I love anything Gordan Korman!
Ok I will def have to read this book! I love anything Gordan Korman!
I’m glad more and more people are reading Gordan Korman books and reconizing how grea a author is really is. All his books are amazing and he just keeps getting better
I’m glad more and more people are reading Gordan Korman books and reconizing how grea a author is really is. All his books are amazing and he just keeps getting better
I’ve already read this book and i utterly loved it. i’m even probaly going to read it a second time that’s how good it is
I’ve already read this book and i utterly loved it. i’m even probaly going to read it a second time that’s how good it is
I’ve actually been reading Gordan kormans book since grade 5. and always thought he was funny, and i’m glad he’s still writing. i haven’t gotten my hands on this book yet because there are still some hold on it but soon i’ll get it and i can’t wait
I’ve actually been reading Gordan kormans book since grade 5. and always thought he was funny, and i’m glad he’s still writing. i haven’t gotten my hands on this book yet because there are still some hold on it but soon i’ll get it and i can’t wait
This looks reallly good and the cover page is interesting,
This looks reallly good and the cover page is interesting,
I used to read Gordon Korman books all the time
I used to read Gordon Korman books all the time
Gordon Korman is a really good author. I remember the time when I first read the Island Series. I got hooked!!
Gordon Korman is a really good author. I remember the time when I first read the Island Series. I got hooked!!
I personally love to read survival books like… The Hatchet and Brian’s Winter etc. Also, Ruby Red by Linzi Glass is also amazingly written.
I personally love to read survival books like… The Hatchet and Brian’s Winter etc. Also, Ruby Red by Linzi Glass is also amazingly written.
Like a CSI crime scene? This book does sound cool.
Like a CSI crime scene? This book does sound cool.
It would be great if there was a similar where the protagonists are girls. That would be interesting too.
It would be great if there was a similar where the protagonists are girls. That would be interesting too.
lol that would make an intresteing plot. but i’m cool with them being guys makes it more intresting for me to watch it i guess
lol that would make an intresteing plot. but i’m cool with them being guys makes it more intresting for me to watch it i guess
But the juvie three was more about them trying to act perfectly normal when everything just went into chaos
But the juvie three was more about them trying to act perfectly normal when everything just went into chaos
And trust this is a book worth reading for how awesome it is and everything. and all the characters will capture your heart. each one of them is so loveable you can’t help for root for them to succeed
And trust this is a book worth reading for how awesome it is and everything. and all the characters will capture your heart. each one of them is so loveable you can’t help for root for them to succeed
YAY i was able to finally get the book true my friend though ’cause i already hit my limit. so i’ll start reading this book soon and see how good it is
YAY i was able to finally get the book true my friend though ’cause i already hit my limit. so i’ll start reading this book soon and see how good it is
Well actually i have already started reading it but only on the 3th chapter now, but so far it’s really funny and good
Well actually i have already started reading it but only on the 3th chapter now, but so far it’s really funny and good
Ya it is you guys should all read his other books they’e also really good
Ya it is you guys should all read his other books they’e also really good
I hope he writes something new soon. i always look forward to reading his books and can’t wait for the next releases sometimes i’ve even bought one or two of his books
I hope he writes something new soon. i always look forward to reading his books and can’t wait for the next releases sometimes i’ve even bought one or two of his books
If i was the one who wrote this book i would end it with them all obviously getting a second chance ‘casue they truly deserve it. and letting one of the guy get the girls of his dream.
If i was the one who wrote this book i would end it with them all obviously getting a second chance ‘casue they truly deserve it. and letting one of the guy get the girls of his dream.
Simple as that. But i think Gordon Korman did a bang up job on ending this book jsut right. quite satisfying i would say
Simple as that. But i think Gordon Korman did a bang up job on ending this book jsut right. quite satisfying i would say
Well that was a great book. i jsut finished it this morning had to stay up most of the night becuase i couldn’t put it down.
Well that was a great book. i jsut finished it this morning had to stay up most of the night becuase i couldn’t put it down.
It was a delightful book. and i also wouldn’t feel like changing a single thing of it. very well written indeed
It was a delightful book. and i also wouldn’t feel like changing a single thing of it. very well written indeed
Yup Gordan Korman’s books are always funderful 😛
Yup Gordan Korman’s books are always funderful 😛
Yea..just love the way he writes his books if anyone knows any other gordan korman books please let me know 😉
Yea..just love the way he writes his books if anyone knows any other gordan korman books please let me know 😉
I’ve read about 4 of his books already
I’ve read about 4 of his books already
oh I wonder how many series there are
oh I wonder how many series there are
The beggining seemed good
The beggining seemed good
Made me intrested in reading more and more and more..
Made me intrested in reading more and more and more..
This book looks really good, though i havn’t read much of Gordan Korman i think i shall pick this one up and take a look
This book looks really good, though i havn’t read much of Gordan Korman i think i shall pick this one up and take a look
i heard lots of people say that Gordan Korman is a good author so i think i’ll will read this book and it sound interesting
i heard lots of people say that Gordan Korman is a good author so i think i’ll will read this book and it sound interesting
Sound pretty good. Gordon Korman makes amazing novels. The adventure are always so realistic but makes you just wanna read more
Sound pretty good. Gordon Korman makes amazing novels. The adventure are always so realistic but makes you just wanna read more
Very true, i wonder what his next book will be about or when it’ll be coming out
Very true, i wonder what his next book will be about or when it’ll be coming out
I think eion Colfer us another great author close to Gordan Korman, only he just hasn’t been writing as much. but i think he’s another great author
I think eion Colfer us another great author close to Gordan Korman, only he just hasn’t been writing as much. but i think he’s another great author
Gordon Korman has written a many of great books, even when i was younger i remember reading some of them so i can’t wait for more to come out
Gordon Korman has written a many of great books, even when i was younger i remember reading some of them so i can’t wait for more to come out
Very true, i really can’t wait for his next book
Very true, i really can’t wait for his next book
Well i’m just hoping for some romance in the next one
Well i’m just hoping for some romance in the next one
Well i hope for a new series, i always love his series they’re so funny and i love it being long
Well i hope for a new series, i always love his series they’re so funny and i love it being long
And the best part, is that it keep continuing most times which i just really like
And the best part, is that it keep continuing most times which i just really like
Juive Three is a really cool book and definately recommened
Juive Three is a really cool book and definately recommened
The cover also goes nicely with the story
The cover also goes nicely with the story
And the title perfect. it does corospond with the book. which oddly sometimes doesn’t happen
And the title perfect. it does corospond with the book. which oddly sometimes doesn’t happen
Ya, wierd but i have actually read some books where the title just didn’t go with the story at all
Ya, wierd but i have actually read some books where the title just didn’t go with the story at all
SO i’m glad Juvie Three has everything in order, and on top of that it is a very good book. The whole time i was reading it i was laughing and happy, and worrying what’ll happen next and such
SO i’m glad Juvie Three has everything in order, and on top of that it is a very good book. The whole time i was reading it i was laughing and happy, and worrying what’ll happen next and such
Ya it was awesome, and for those who havn’t had the chance to read it READ IT. it’s very very good. and worth the wait
Ya it was awesome, and for those who havn’t had the chance to read it READ IT. it’s very very good. and worth the wait
i just love these kind of books my grade 5 teaher used to read this kind of book do u now im listing to music and im typing at the same time it so coolllllllllll. i just took this book out yesterday and im still reading i just love it its so good i can’t wait to read more books u rockkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!
i just love these kind of books my grade 5 teaher used to read this kind of book do u now im listing to music and im typing at the same time it so coolllllllllll. i just took this book out yesterday and im still reading i just love it its so good i can’t wait to read more books u rockkkkkkkkkk!!!!!!!