Antsy Does Time (Antsy Bonano) - Softcover

Shusterman, Neal

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0142414875 ISBN 13: 9780142414873

Publisher: Puffin Books, 2010

Synopsis

Antsy Bonano, narrator of The Schwa Was Here, is back with another crazy tale. This time, Antsy signs a month of his life over to his "dying" classmate Gunnar Umlaut. Soon everyone at school follows suit, giving new meaning to the idea of "living on borrowed time." But does Gunnar really have six months to live, or is news of his imminent death greatly exaggerated? And when a family member suffers a heart attack after donating two years to Gunnar, Antsy starts to wonder if he has tempted fate by trying to play God . . . .

About this title

About the Author:

Neal Shusterman is an award-winning author and screenwriter.  He lives in Southern California with his four children.

From AudioFile:

Neal Schusterman knows his material in terms of both narration and writing. His slight Brooklyn accent and excellent timing give a strong picture of Antsy (Anthony) Bonnano, and minor characters are just as lively. Then there's the mix of fast-paced story, hilarious imagery, eccentric characters, and bizarre incidents sure to please teen listeners, and even make adults laugh aloud. Antsy is determined to change the mood of exchange student Gunnar Umlaut, who has an unpronounceable disease--meaning, as Antsy explains, "Your own body fails the smog test." Gunnar is sure he'll die in six months, so Antsy organizes friends to give Gunnar a new lease on life. And that's before Antsy realizes that Gunnar has an oh-so-hot older sister. Familiar characters add even more appeal to this vivid sequel. S.W. © AudioFile 2008, Portland, Maine

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 0142414875
• ISBN 13: 9780142414873
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256