Customer Reviews
Stone Cold: a good story... - By: Bookworm, 23 Sep 2008 
Stone Cold: A good story...
in fact, two stories are interwoven until the two become one. The one story is told by Link, a boy who becomes homeless, the other is told by Shelter, a serial killer...
The book is a real page turner & really draws you in. I couldn't put it down & had to find out what was happing to these children who mysteriously disappear, & what would happen to Link. At a certain point it becomes obvious that Link & Shelter's paths will cross but what will happen is the question that will bug you until the end of the book.
An excellent readin class as its themes will surely appeal to children aged from 12-16, & as it is not a difficult book to read can easily be usedin ESL classes too.
Psychopath meets the homeless: the outcome seems bleak - By: Zoe Brillantes, 07 Jul 2008 
As any serial killer knows, the easiest targets are those who wouldn't be missed - prostitutes, the homeless, the poor & alone. As for the homeless, no matter how streetwise, who can resist a couch for a night & a bowl of tomato soup? The book alternately guides us through the minds of a psychopath & a boy who has lost his wayin life. On another level, it also shows how the System can spit out two human beings, turning them into something less. This is not a fairy tale & may leave your child cowering under his duvet. And yet, it may lead him to appreciate shelter, a warm bed & foodin the fridge. And yes, to remember to have good friends & never to talk with strangers.
DUMBING DOWN - By: Dr Sue, 15 Jun 2008 
This is an entertaining read but does not have the depth to be studied for GCSE - what are the examiners thinking of choosing this over Steinbeck, Dickens, Hardy, et al? Even the students are aware they are being patronised - no offence to the book but as 'Literature'? Please! It's doing the author no favours, either, because anything you HAVE to read becomes boring by definition, doesn't it?
Gripping and compelling - By: Sebastian, 01 Feb 2008 The book's theme, poverty & life on the streets, didn't appeal to me before I read the book as I'm used to reading crime novels. However, reading the first few pages of the book immediately changed my opinion as I couldn't stop reading.
The book is relatively short & the story is easy to comprehend. It is writtenin such a manner that there aren't any dull momentsin between that you have to force yourself to read.
The story is suitable for children aged 12 & up, & many will probably be able to identify with the main character, Link, & his troubles at home.
Allin all, this book gives an exciting & confronting view of life on the streets, while combining this with an original plot.
Depressing and Wry - By: Mrs. Smurthwaite, 18 Jul 2007 
I read this bookin English, as a play. We acted out certain scenes & i found it depressing. It is easy to follow & sometimes it has a bit of humour, but over all it makes you quite sad & lonely.
Most of the story line is a mad crazy guy trying to kill homeless people. It makes you feel unhappy & (when you are at school) wanting to go home & sitting on the sofa with a duvet!
I wouldnt read it out of choice but if you want a creepy & chilling novel, its OK
