The New Kid

By Temple Mathews

Book Overview

Will Hunter is used to being the New Kid; Harrisburg High School is his fifth new school in less than three years. By now, he knows not to be fooled by the bright pep rallies, the wholesome jocks, the innocent cheerleaders. He knows the evil lurking underneath. It's the same evil that took his dad eight years ago- the same evil he battles every day. Natalie Holand's life fell apart the night her sister Emily disappeared. No one believes her when she tells them what she saw- yellow and green eyes, glowing beneath the surface of the water in which Emily supposedly drowned. And Emily isn't the only person to go missing in Harrisburg lately. The town is changing, not for the better, and Natalie doesn't know why. What she does know is that, whatever's happening, it's bad, and the New Kid is right in the middle of it. Because Will's got a secret even bigger than Harrisburg's . . . and there's more to it than even he knows.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 193561827X
• ISBN13: 9781935618270
• Release Date: October 2010
• Publisher: Smart Pop
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 12 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 7 and higher

Customer Reviews

Courtesy of Teens Read Too

Will Hunter is no stranger to moving. He has been to five schools in three years. You might think his parents are the ones uprooting him all the time, but you'd be wrong. Will is a demon hunter like his father and grandfather before him. He has developed a way of making enough money to support his development of new weapons while at the same time providing a cover for his mother being "transferred" wherever he needs to go next. Will spends his time monitoring demon activity, constantly looking for the tell-tale signs of evil. His latest stop is Harrisburg, WA. This once quiet town has recently suffered from disappearances, instances of severe bullying, and outright deviant behavior. The only trustworthy person Will meets is Natalie. Natalie's sister is one of the teens who has recently disappeared. She has always had a feeling something sinister was involved, and once she sees the things Will deals with on a daily basis, her suspicions are confirmed. In spite of his better judgement, Will decides to let Natalie into his world. Never before has he trusted someone with his secret. Doing so would put an innocent person in danger, and as his feelings for Natalie grow, he realizes just how dangerous it can be. Will and Natalie face the ultimate evil on their journey to find the people they've lost. Will is confronted with knowledge that threatens his sense of self and is forced to make some big decisions. Can Will face his demons and rid Harrisburg of its evil? On a personal note: On the one hand, I don't think the writing in THE NEW KID was spectacular, but on the other hand, I wanted to keep reading. I really enjoyed the story. So, overall, I believe it to be worth the read. Reviewed by: Karin Librarian