Proxy is one of those books that are hard to put down. You can't wait to read what happens next, because Alex London's writing is a roller coaster of a ride.
First of all, I should let you know that I loved Sid Fleischman's Whipping Boy way back when (used it when I taught 5th grade), and this book has the similarities.... but with updated twists today's teens will love. the same theme is there, with a system set up where the rich kids have proxies who must endure their punishment. In the Whipping Boy, it's the prince; because royalty couldn't be punished, so a peasant boy must suffer whippings meant for the prince's misbehavior. Flash foward to Proxy, and now the rich pay the poor to withstand punishment intended for their misdeeds.
Syd, the main character, is the proxy. His life is not his own, and he is forced to suffer punishment meant for bad-boy, Knox. The book starts with Knox determined, once again, to break the rules. He has a car accident and the girl with him is killed. Let's just say, the consequence takes its toll on Sid. who's sentenced to death. The roller coaster ride continues, and just when you think you've figured it out - BOOM! Another twist!
I enjoyed this novel so much, I've already recommended it to two people. I know it's going to be a hit with teens, especially ones into the dystopia genre. This book is going to give the other titles a run for their money in the race for the Sequoyah Book Award for 2016.
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