The Replacement
By: Brenna Yovanoff
What would you do if you found out that your bestfriend wasn't human?
"Unsettling villains and intriguing moral ambivalence make this effort shockingly original and . . .breathtaking." - Booklist
The Summary
The Replacement is the story of Macky Doyle. Macky has a dark past that he has forgotten, but is starting to remember. Things in Gentry start getting sinister when Tate's little sister, Natalie dies. Macky is no ordinary teenager, not only does he get faint at the sight of blood, but he also can't go on consecrated ground. Macky discovers a secret tunel in the graveyard and starts to discover that Gentry is hiding more than just secrets.
"I loved this eerie and beautiful story of ugly things. It shouild be read aloud after sark at a whisper"-Maggie Steifvater, New York Times bestselling author of Shiver.
The Setting
The Replacement takes place in present day Gentry. Gentry may just be the town that the story takes place in, but Gentry is a character in itself. Gentry may seem like it is the "perfect" neighborhood, but the people in Gentry keep dark secrets and try to ignore their sinister problems.
The Characters As Actors
Dylan O'Brien as Roswell Reed
Roswell is the faithful and best friend of Macky Doyle. He has a sense of humor, but gets serious when his friends are in trouble.
Aaron Johnson as Macky Doyle
Macky Doyle is a young boy who lives in Gentry, the town of secrets. He has one sister named Emma and would do anything to protect her.
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Amanda Seyfried as Tate
Tate is a young tough girl whose little sister, Natalie is missing. Tate never lets anyone take advantage of her, and is now seen an outcast because of the mysterious death of her sister.
The Replacement, Brenna Yovanoff - 9780525423645
Vocabulary Symbols
Consecrated
Macky cannot walk on consecrated groud, such as graveyards and churches.
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Analeptic
When Macky gets sick, he asks the Morrigan for an analeptic to make him better.
Implausible
Macky thinks that it is implausible that the Morrigan is so young and fragile, but still so terrifying.
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About the author
Brenna Yovanoff was born in California and moved to Arkansas. She has been married for 7 years, but refuses to let any of her readers to know his name. Brenna Yovanoff started writing when she turned 11. Her favorite author is Neil Gaiomon. She loves loves soccer, violent video games. She has written five book and wants to continue writing chilling and creepy books. From the blogs i have read from her, she has a great sense of humor. She also stays very close with her readers and always answers thier questions.
About The Flyer Creator
Amanda Doughty is 13 years old and lives in Mukwonago, Wisconsin. She has one older, sister, Sarah, and lives with her parents. She enjoys dancing, playing volleyball and scary movies. Her favorite book is The Hunger Games.