The Brute

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(FIST FIGHTS, BOY SCOUTS, BROKEN BONES,

COWGIRL, KANSAS, COW CHIPS)

His temper was his weakness.

Learning to control it revealed his strength.

They call him Fort. And he looks it. Rugged. Impenetrable. But all that is about to change.

When sixteen-year-old Fortney Curtis reluctantly agrees to go on one last Boy Scout campout, he has no idea the horrors he'll face -- from nature and from within himself. His temper is flaring, and his patience is short, but none of it matters when the tornado strikes.

Isolated in the vast Flint Hills of Kansas with six younger Scouts, Fort has only himself to turn to. He must risk his life to summon help, overcome brutal obstacles, and challenge himself to control his own violent emotions. It's now or never, and only Fort can choose.

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"From the excellent beginning sentence to the last line, 'The Brute' has readers on the edge of their chairs. The gripping, tumultuous adventures . . . are equal to that of a modern day hero's journey. Mike Klaassen's first book shines as a well-crafted novel. The book doesn't flinch at gory images, gross humor, and real pre-teen and teen language.

"The book is successful because it is encased in gritty truth about modern day life on a Kansas prairie. The story shows teen boys that they can learn to cope with their own inner hurdles while facing life's outer challenges. Kudos to Mike Klaassen for such a page-turning tale; and kudos to all the readers who risk embarking on this literary journey. Highly recommended for young adult readers twelve and older."

--Judith Nasse, Children's Book Reviews

"Klaassen succeeds in his attempt to pull young readers into his story . . . . 'The Brute' is a frank and honest story that doesn't try to sugarcoat reality. Teenagers should identify with the struggles faced by its protagonist."

--Nancy Mehl, The Wichita Eagle

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