All in all, pool boy, by michael simmons, is a mustread. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Searching for work, brent becomes friends with seventysomething alfie, the man who used to clean brents swim. Pool boy readers circle by michael simmons librarything. Pool boy readers circle by simmons, michael and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Does this keep you from using your solar cover all together. Pool boy written by michael simmons, read by chad lowe format. Michael simmons is the author of pool boy, finding lubchenko, vandal, and alien feast. Told in the first person and set in a fictional california town, pool boy marks the debut of a gifted young writer, michael simmons, and of one of the most engaging and infuriating antiheroes since holden caulfield. Click to read more about pool boy readers circle by michael simmons. Oct 06, 2009 pool boy by michael simmons i liked this characterstudy. His father is later charged with fraud and goes to jail, leaving his family with nothing much because all of his money was taken from him.
Sign me up for news about michael simmons and more from penguin random house. Brett gerson had it all, good looks, personality, spending money, expensive stereo equipment and a luxurious home with a pool. Its is about a young boy whos father is very very rich. About the author michael simmons lives in new york city.
Thief lord is the better book, but pool boy is a similar story set in a world without magic. Michael simmons is the author of four previous novels. His pool boss, alfie,is a man who, in a typically reallife complication, was not the best of fatherfigures. Pool boy written by michael simmons, read by chad lowe. Pool boy, vandal, finding lubchenko, and the rise of lubchenko.
Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. The old man that hires him fills in as a mentor and helps teach bret to get past his rich boy syndrome. The morning of his sentencing, davy a hero to some, a coldblooded murderer to others escapes from his cell, and the lands set out in search of him. A compelling narrator will keep readers riveted to this first novel, about a. Michael simmons is the author of pool boy, finding lubchenko. I need a house with a pool, and an expensive stereo, and a beach house. This journal style story follows the main character will as he lived an average fifteenyearold life. This style of writing offers much information and opinion, but this. Some of the published credits of michael simmons include pool boy unabridged, the rise of lubchenko, vandal. Michael simmons brett gerson is 15 and loaded until his dad is busted for owing the government ten million dollars. Pool boy is about a teenager named brett gerson who has to start living his life with barely any money because his rich father got in trouble with the government. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Pool boy by michael simmons 3 editions first published in 2004 not in library. The novel is told in firstperson from the protagonist, brett gerson. Fifteenyearold brett gerson is the kind of kid you love to hate. This is the discussion guide for pool boy by michael simmons.
A compelling narrator will keep readers riveted to simmonss first novel, about a former rich kid who must adjust to life literally on the wrong side of the tracks after his stockbroker father is. See all books authored by michael simmons, including corporate actions. Getting a life by michael simmons 2 editions first published in 2002 not in library. Not because he was a pollyanna or heiditype, but because he was an honest picture of an indulged teen. Told in the first person and set in a fictional california town, pool boy marks the debut of a gifted young writer, michael simmons, and of one of the most engaging and. Aug 29, 2008 author of successful mergers, pool boy, getting a life, vandal, the rise of lubchenko, the student success manifesto, street credo, uc the rise of lubchenko michael simmons open library donate. Brent gerson believes that his life is ruined when his father is arrested and his familys luxurious lifestyle, mercedes and all, is taken away. I need a house with a pool, and an expensive stereo, and a beach. Buy pool boy readers circle book online at best prices in india on.
Pool boy, vandal both roaring brook titles, finding lubchenko, and the rise of lubchenko. Buy pool boy readers circle book online at low prices in. Vandal by michael simmons 1 edition first published in 2007. Apr 09, 2003 in this refreshing and original novel, michael simmons takes us into the world of a boy on the verge of his sixteenth birthday, and who had been living a very privileged existence. Utah state library, program for the blind and disabled 250 north 1950 west, suite a salt lake city, ut 84116 8017156789 salt lake city metro area 8006625540 tollfree inside utah 8004534293 tollfree outside utah. In this refreshing and original novel, michael simmons takes us into the world of a boy on the verge of his sixteenth birthday, and who had been living a very privileged existence. Yep, bretts pretty much got life in the baguntil his.
All in all, pool boy, by michael simmons, is a book filled with twists, turns, and laughs. Pool boy written by michael simmons delacorte books for young readers. Pool boy by michael simmons book cover, description, publication history. Michael simmons when his father is arrested for insider trading and his family loses all their money, brett gerson takes a job as an assistant to a elderly pool cleaner in his former wealthy california neighborhood. May 12, 2009 michael simmons is the author of four previous novels. Pool boy by michael simmons book 12 editions published between 2003 and 2005 in english and held by 726 worldcat member libraries worldwide. A guide to securities event management the wiley finance series, and pool boy, and more on thriftbooks.
When bretts father is arrested for a whitecollar crime, his materialistic world falls apart and he is forced to take a job working for the man who used to clean his pool. The smartmouthed evan takes advantage of this by occasionally stealing small pieces of equipment and selling them on ebay. Less serious in theme than pool boy, these books are about evan, whose father heads a medical technology company. Nice 16yearold will, the likable narrator of simmons s pool boy novel, is the middle child in a welloff family living in the chicago suburbs that really only has one problem. Pool boy michael simmons, author, chad lowe, read by, read by chad lowe. Pool boy single titles hardcover april 9, 2003 by michael simmons author. List of books by author michael simmons thriftbooks. Michael simmons lives in new york and paris, france. Michael simmons page on teachingbooks view the page share.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. Now he, his mom and his sister have been kicked out of their californian mansion and are living. Pool boy marks the debut of a gifted young writer, michael simmons, and one of the most engaging and infuriating antiheroes since holden caulfield. The book pool boy by michael simmons is very entertaining and inspiring. Overall, pool boy resonates as a great and inspiring book. May, 2002 discover book depositorys huge selection of michael simmons books online. All about pool boy readers circle by michael simmons. Here he examines the mind of a teen with a criminal record through the relationship of two brothersjason and will, a modernday cain and abel. With surprisingly sharp insight for a first novel, simmons doesnt bat an. Mar 23, 2004 listen to pool boy audiobook by michael simmons. George oconnor is an author, illustrator and cartoonist. Brent gerson believes that his life is ruined when his father. Vandal by michael simmons the story of vandal follows the month long trials and challenges faced by a family of five.
Michael simmons is a published author of childrens books and young adult books. I think the book pool boy by michael simmons was an appropriate read for my level. Simmons followed pool boy with two related teen thrillers. Simmons followed pool boy with the teen thrillers finding lubchenko and the rise of lubchenko. Will had trouble talking to women and also has a troublesome brother. Pool boy by michael simmons discussion guide penguin. Sign me up to get more news about young adult books. Pool boy by michael simmons penguin random house audio. A compelling narrator will keep readers riveted to simmonss first novel, about a former rich kid who must adjust to life literally on the wrong.
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