His ya novel, food, girls, and other things i cant have won the sid fleischman humor award and was a yalsa selection for most popular paperbacks of 2012. In this actionpacked series debut, author allen zadoff pens a pageturning thriller that is as thoughtprovoking as it is gripping, introducing an utterly original and unforgettable antihero. He is to assassinate the ringleader of a secret military camp in rural new. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. I am the mission is the exciting second book in allen zadoffs teenage assassin series. I am the weapon by allen zadoff by sophia letsonettin on. May 09, 2014 with i am the weapon, allen zadoff has written an amazing debut. This first book is a zinger loaded with surprising twists and turns that seem familiar, but instantly charge off in unexpected directions. I am very anxious to continue the series and found out if boy nobody finally escapes his handlers. His novel food, girls, and other things i cant have was awarded the 2010.
Zach, 16, is an assassin for the program, a shady blackops type organization that professes to be carrying out patriotic missions to protect national security. Audiobook library d i am machine by three days grace boy nobody is kind of a machine, but maybe hes developing some feelings along the way. Allens actionpacked series debut, i am the weapon, is a pageturning thriller about a teenage assassin that is being developed for film by will smiths overbrook entertainment. I am the weapon by allen zadoff by sophia letsonettin on prezi. Review of i am the mission by allen zadoff rhapsody in. The narration makes the book sound more amateurish, but by the end you get used to it, so it ends up interesting. Essentially, i am the weapon is about this kid who goes by benjamin for the majority of zadoffs book. I was sort of walking the fence fearing the potential violence i perceived it. I am the weapon, aka boy nobody unknown assassin series, book 1. His parents were killed by his friend mike when he was a teenager. We meet this unknown assassin, which for the purpose of this. Allen is particularly famous for his series, the unknown assassin, which is also based on young adult genre. The difference between a hero and a villain is a very thin line.
While waiting for his next assignment in a hotel room his thoughts of what happened with samara, the daughter of new yorks mayor, in the last assignment overwhelm him. Zadoffs 16yearold protagonist saw the life of his father ripped away by a close friend when he was 12. I am the weapon by allen zadoff kookie krysp reads. He shows up in a new high school in a new town under a new name, makes a few friends, and doesnt stay long. Secrecy is needed, so you might as well read the book to decipher. Because somewhere, deep inside boy nobody, is somebody. I have read past books written by allen zadoff, and i think this is the best book he has written so far. I am the weapon the unknown assassin paperback bargain price, may, 2014. May, 2014 i am the weapon by allen zadoff, 9780316199674, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I mostly read romance centered ya, in various genres, but thisthis was something different. Boy nobody, allen zadoff, orchard books, booktrailer.
Review of i am the weapon by allen zadoff rhapsody in. I have a feeling hell be thinking about both girls in the next book. And he just might want those things badly enough to sabotage the programs next mission. This was the first book that i have had a chance to read by allen zadoff. Now am eager to pick up where the first book drops ben off searching for answers about the program itself. You see, despite my somewhat common condemnation of the ya genre, now and then there is. Buy the paperback book i am the weapon by allen zadoff at indigo. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Please note that the author has retitled this first novel to i am the weapon, the first in the unknown assassin series. I am the weapon by allen madoff is the first book in a trilogy and it comes out with a bang. From there, he is given coded assignments, gets close to a mark usually another kid at the different. Allen zadoff is the author of several acclaimed novels, including food, girls, and other things i cant have, winner of the sid fleischman humor award and a yalsa popular paperback for young adults. I am the weapon by allen zadoff i am the weapon by allen zadoff series.
You see, despite my somewhat common condemnation of the. Written by allen zadoff, audiobook narrated by john salwin. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The book received nominations for numerous awards including the 2016 lincoln award and the 2016 missouri gateway readers award. Zadoff comes close with his boy nobody series, now called the unknown assassin series. The characters in this book are so well developed and described, it made me feel like i was watching a movie instead of reading a book, thats how great the book was at drawing a picture in my head. This book was originally published as boy nobody and later retitled. Readers will be left with a ton of questions which leaves this novel leading nicely into a second book. He is a graduate of cornell university and the harvard university institute for advanced theater training.
Zach is counselor in training cit at a summer sports camp for boys in vermont. I am the weapon, aka boy nobody by allen zadoff overdrive. Allen zadoff is the author of food, girls, and other things i cant have, which was a 2010 recipient of the sid fleishchman humor award. First published as boy nobody by little brown books for young readers us.
And who just might want those things badly enough to sabotage the programs mission. I am the weapon by allen zadoff is the first book in the boy nobodythe unknown assassins series for teen readers. Allen zadoff is a widely popular american author who likes to write his novels in the young adult fiction genre. The characters in this book are so well developed and described, it made me feel like i was watching a movie instead of reading a book, thats how great the book was at drawing a. I am the weapon by allen zadoff is the first book in the boy nobody the unknown assassins series for teen readers. I am the weapon by allen zadoff by sophia letsonettin i trust you jack said. Then benjamin was recruited to essentially be an assassin. Boy nobody i am the weapon by allen zadoff fictiondb. If you love a story with an antihero assassin because there are so many of those, obviously, a lot of action and mystery and a ton of unexpected depth to the story, you will love this book. With i am the weapon, allen zadoff has written an amazing debut. Jul 03, 20 readers will be left with a ton of questions which leaves this novel leading nicely into a second book. This book continues the story that began with i am the weapon. Because of violence, language, and mild sexual content, i would recommend this book for ages 15 and up. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read i am the weapon.
Im really looking forward to reading the second book. Jun 17, 2015 he will never get back the life that they stole from him, but with his skills, he may be able to become his own hero instead of their weapon. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Sony pictures have optioned the weapon feature films rights to the unknown assassin series, and will smith overbrook entertainment will produce the movie. He receives training and is honed into the best possible weapon. His novel food, girls, and other things i cant have was awarded the 2010 sid fleischman humor award from the society of childrens book writers and illustrators. He also wrote a memoir about his weight loss journey aimed at adults. Zadoff is a popular young adult writer whose works have been optioned for feature films. With such a terrific hero and an intriguing plot, i am the weapon book one of the unknown assassin series is the perfect start. Allen zadoff is an american author of young adult fiction. A spy thriller that features an exciting new antihero that will appeal to both teen boys and girls as well as readers who need lightning fast reads to help them keep turning. An unnamed soldier infiltrates a teen military camp and picks up where his lost colleague left off.
I like the firstperson narrative because i was instantly involved with the character. I am weapon, is the first book of the unknown assassin series. I am the weapon allen zadoff 9780316199674 netgalley. Taking a chance on this book, i am so glad i decided to read it. Aug 05, 2014 this book continues the story that began with i am the weapon. Still recovering from the trauma of his previous mission in new york city i am the weapon, originally published as boy nobody, 20, boy nobody, known as daniel in this sequel, embarks on a new one. I am the weapon, a top ten quick pick for reluctant young adult readers. Review of i am the weapon by allen zadoff posted on 05202014 by rhapsodyinbooks this book, which reminded me somewhat of every day by david levithan, was originally called boy nobody. He has won the sid fleischman humor award in the year 2010 for his novel good, girl and other things. Throughout this book daniel kept thinking off and on about the girl in the previous book. Having devoured and enjoyed i am the weapon, i now consistently ask myself why i didnt pick it up earlier. From there, he is given coded assignments, gets close to a mark. The topic by itself makes for an interesting premise and no way would i have missed this book.
I am the weapon a thriller by allen zadoff allen zadoff. I am the mission by allen zadoff gets 5 out of 5 stars. Boy nobody is the perennial new kid in school, the one few notice and nobody thinks much about. Mission accomplished, boy nobody disappears, and moves on to the next target. I am the traitor by allen zadoff also by this author. My life, the theater, and other tragedies, i am the weapon, i am the mission series. He shows up in a new high school, in a new town, under a new name, makes few friends and doesnt stay long. Discover book depositorys huge selection of allen zadoff books online. Allen s actionpacked series debut, i am the weapon, is a pageturning thriller about a teenage assassin that is being developed for film by will smiths overbrook entertainment. But when hes assigned to the mayor of new york city, things change. Please read enclosed file on project i am a weapon thoroughly.
All zach really knows is that he has no other choice in the matter. Allen zadoff is the author of several acclaimed novels, including i am the mission. I am the weapon the unknown assassin series by allen zadoff. Apr 23, 20 book boynobody boy nobody is the perennial new kid in school, the one few notice and nobody thinks much about. I am the weapon, the first book in the unknown assassin series by allen zadoff.
The book is set in modern day, and his weapon is merely a pen. Get this book free when you sign up for a 30day trial. The riveting second book in the unknown assassin series by allen zadoff delivers heartpounding action and thoughtprovoking characters, as well as a new, exotic setting, a new mission, and new secrets to be revealed. I am the weapon by allen zadoff little, brown books for young. Oct 22, 2015 essentially, i am the weapon is about this kid who goes by benjamin for the majority of zadoff s book. Allen zadoffs boy nobody is an extraordinary novel of true suspense. May 23, 20 the book boy nobody is a very good book, i highly recommend it to young adult readers. The characters in this book are so well developed and described, it made me feel like i was watching a movie instead of reading a book, thats how great. Allen zadoff official author site for allen zadoff. The main character a teen himself shows the ability of the human spirit to overcome, adapt, and find purpose.