New Blue Balliett Book: The Danger Box
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Welcome to Scholastic Booktalks where we recommend brand new Scholastic books that we think you will love. Today's booktalk is: The Danger Box by Blue Balliett, author of Chasing Vermeer, The Wright 3, and The Calder Game.
This story starts with Zoomy Chamberlain, who lives with his grandparents in sleepy Three Oaks, Michigan. Zoomy is a list-maker, a pathological myopia sufferer, a Secret from a Secret from a Secret who was left on a doorstep as a baby.
. . . Or maybe this story starts when Zoomy's father, Buckeye, gets drunk and steals a pickup truck with a treasure in it.
. . . Or maybe this story starts with the reclusive billionaire, Mr. Zip, who sets up a game which spans the continents, but dies before a winner can be declared.
. . . Or maybe this story starts with a box that holds an old quilt and a battered notebook of lists.
. . . Or maybe the story starts with a boy nicknamed Gas, another list-maker from long ago, who follows his questions to a big theory that will change the entire world.
Wherever this story starts, the only way to find out how it ends is to read The Danger Box, and become a part of a real-life mystery yourself!
Check out the video with the author, Blue Balliett.
Intrigued? Download a sample excerpt from the book. Then leave a Comment telling us what YOU think is in the box!
— Melissa, Scholastic Booktalker
My class and I loved this book. We had delightful discussions about how being "unique" could be beneficial. We also talked about how having a POSITIVE outlook, provides one with more opportunities than a NEGATIVE attitude. It is nice to know that people with disabilities can be VERY successful. This book contains many beautiful themes. I highly recommend it.
Comment #1 | Posted by: Sue on September 15, 2010 at 01:20 PM
Well, that was vague. Now I MUST read it... :D
Comment #2 | Posted by: boxer4356 on September 15, 2010 at 04:06 PM
I loved the book
Comment #3 | Posted by: JustinDBieberFan on September 16, 2010 at 01:44 PM
Wow! That sound nice. I really want to read it now!
Comment #4 | Posted by: Phoebe on September 17, 2010 at 10:23 AM
i havent even heard it
Comment #5 | Posted by: megan on September 20, 2010 at 04:18 PM
The danger box sounds like a great book and I will probally read it in the future.
Thank so much for your review on the book.
Comment #6 | Posted by: BRIENNA on September 22, 2010 at 01:42 PM
maybe this book states out with somone in a box
Comment #7 | Posted by: judge dragon on September 23, 2010 at 03:43 PM
Sounds... mysterious. Totally call it for my book report!
Comment #8 | Posted by: pinkmonkeys101 on September 25, 2010 at 09:33 PM
Sounds to me like a villian is in the box, waiting for someone to open it for his next victim, just an idea
Comment #9 | Posted by: gottahavemypops on September 27, 2010 at 03:39 PM
I think someone in a box get sent to a place and then went someone opens it he will jump out and get them.
Comment #10 | Posted by: the cocopuff on September 27, 2010 at 03:42 PM
love this book
Comment #11 | Posted by: mina38 on October 12, 2010 at 11:53 PM
Still Mysterious! I still havent read it, but mysterious! ;}
Comment #12 | Posted by: pinkmonkeys101 on November 05, 2010 at 10:37 PM
the book seems really good i have to read because ive seen it but did noy read it
Comment #13 | Posted by: kyla on November 08, 2010 at 09:29 PM