After the First Death

After the First Death

by: Robert Cormier

Random House Children's, 1991

When a group of terrorists hijacks a school bus holding 16 children and Kate, the teenage bus driver, hostage what will Kate do? Will she try to be brave? What do children between the ages of 4-6 do in these circumstances?

When Miro under the direction of Artkin hijacks a bus with 16 children and an American female for a bus driver will Miro still be able to carry out his first assignment? How long will Miro be able to stand the children and what will Miro and Artkin decide to do with them? When Ben's father Mark, the General asks him to deliver something to the terrorists will Ben prove faithful? Will Ben please his father? Find out what happens to Kate, Miro, and Ben as they are thrown into situations they never expected. In this page turning suspense novel find out the meaning of bravery, patriotism, and courage. Where would your loyalties lie?

Personal Review: I loved this book because it made me think. It took me a little while to get into it only because I had to figure out what was going on. The book can be confusing but once you understand it and get into it it is very suspenseful and thrilling! It would be a great book for class discussions. Warning: This book is disturbing. It is about terrorists. Many people die in this book. There is violence, brief swearing, and sensual elements in this book.

288pages