Ness, P. (2008). The knife of never letting go. Boston, MA: Candlewick Press
Summary: In the book The
knife of never letting go, the main character is a courageous 13 year old boy named Todd
who lives in Prentisstown with his dog Manchee.
In this town teens become “men” when they commit a horrendous violent
act. This town is far from strange because
they are no women around. He resides
with his foster parents because Todd’s parents were killed by the “Spackle.” Everyone has access to everyone’s thoughts
thanks to a indescribable germ. During
his journey to escape and not committing a hostile violent act he stumbles upon a girl
named Viola whose spaceship crashed while coming from the Old World. Todd and Viola go through many obstacles
while fleeing the town. At the end Todd
and Viola make a church in haven.
Strengths: This books recommended audience is readers
ages 14 and up. This is a series with parts two and three. Part Two is “The Ask and the Answer, Part
Three Monsters of Men. This particular
book meets the social developmental criteria because the novel deals with moral
development. Todd’s upbringing in a
society of violence is told the truth about Prentisstown. He yearns for “normality” and tries to
protect his purity while trying to resist the temptations that everyone around
him wants him to partake in.
Teaching Resources:
Other Books by the Author: Series Part Two & Three
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