Michael Vey

Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


The book reminded me of several books I have read lately, but that is precisely why it will appeal to the market intended (ages 12 and up). The story is of Michael Vey, a bullied fourteen year old with Tourette's syndrome. He has been warned by his mother to not lose his temper and for good reason. Michael has special powers. He is able to create electricity, which could give a deadly jolt. His mother and his friend Ostin are the only ones who know of his special powers until one day he has all he can take from one of the bullies, and gives him a taste of his power. This draws the attention of someone else who has special powers, the cheerleader, Taylor, that Michael has a crush on. It turns out that both Taylor and Michael were part of an experiment gone awry in the hospital where they were born. The experiment left 17 of the babies born at that time with special powers. Of course, evil men wish to harness those powers in order to rule the world. Although the plot is predictable, there is plenty of action, and a promised sequel; both guarantee a middle school following.



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