MEDIA

The Movie Version

by Emma Wunsch
8 CDs. 9:30 hrs. Recorded Books. Jan. 2017. $87.75. ISBN 9781501938627. digital download.
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Gr 9 Up—Amelia is starting her junior year and is looking forward to parties and movie marathons. When her brother Toby begins hiding in his room, smoking pot, hallucinating when drinking alcohol, and becoming moody, her vision of him is shattered. When he's diagnosed with schizophrenia and sent to a treatment center, Amelia feels lost without her brother. Narrator Laura Knight Keating draws in readers with her easily distinguished voices. Her narrative style is smooth and handles well the nuances of the internal and external dialogue. Amelia is a likable, realistic character. The author's portrayal of the difficulties of mental illness is authentic. However, the heavy drug and alcohol use may be a concern for some listeners.
VERDICT A great addition for any collection where fiction about mental illness is needed. ["Recommend to fans of realistic fiction that focuses on mental health issues": SLJ 10/16 review of the Abrams Amulet book.]
Reviewed by Kira Moody, Salt Lake County Library Services , Jul 01, 2017

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