Publisher's summary
My name is Michael Vey, and the story I'm about to tell you is strange. Very strange. It's my story."
To everyone at Meridian High School, Michael Vey is an ordinary 14-year-old. In fact, the only thing that seems to set him apart is the fact that he has Tourette's syndrome. But Michael is anything but ordinary. Michael has special powers. Electric powers.
Michael thinks he's unique until he discovers that a cheerleader named Taylor also has special powers. With the help of Michael's friend, Ostin, the three of them set out to discover how Michael and Taylor ended up this way, but their investigation brings them to the attention of a powerful group who wants to control the electric children - and through them, the world. Michael will have to rely on his wits, powers, and friends if he's to survive.
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- Lee
- 08-14-11
Twilight for the next generation
As an adult I found this 1st installment of the Michael Vey books to be a little on the fanciful side, but with the innocence of youth, this series of books will travel down the same roads as Twilight and Harry Potter. From the strenght of the Michael Vey character to the comedic sidekick Austin, this series will be one I own. My only regret is that these books will only come once a year.
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- Jerry
- 04-01-12
fantastic book
Would you consider the audio edition of Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 to be better than the print version?
i did not read the book but my guess is it would be the same
What other book might you compare Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 to and why?
Enders Game, because you have a kid in each story finding himself and his ability to lead. also a great book for kids
What about Fred Berman’s performance did you like?
kept the story entertaining
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
finding the truth about his dad
Any additional comments?
can't wait for second book
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- Jeff
- 09-10-12
More intriguing than Hunger Games 2 or 3
Engaging, exciting, unexpected. This book is a great for teens and adults. Better than Book 2 or 3 of the Hunger Games!
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- Steve H.
- 12-31-16
Great Story!
This story had my grandsons spell bound. We listen while traveling and they wanted to keep listening even after we arrived at our destination! The naration was great! Thanks
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- Nathan
- 09-03-12
More than I had expected
If you could sum up Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 in three words, what would they be?
Something for everyone.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Michael Vey is a freakin' rock star in so many ways. He not only has superpowers, but demonstrates "super" strength of character and integrity. So there is more than just his supernatural gift for the reader to admire and aspire to.
What about Fred Berman’s performance did you like?
Wow, so versatile. The performance was so well done that one forgets that it's one person voicing all of the characters. In fact, one gets so drawn into the story that there's just the story, and the narrator is forgotten.
Was there a moment in the book that particularly moved you?
The insights about love, gratitude, forgiveness, acceptance, mercy, and how to do the right thing in spite of intense pressure to compromise--or completely reconfigure--one's moral compass.
Any additional comments?
The book may have been written for youth, but it is not a lightweight book in terms of the content and moral dilemmas presented. The intensity of these moral problems was too much for my eight-year-old daughter to process, and she left the room more than once very disturbed by them. So I listened ahead and she made it okay through the last big moral "test" because I assured her that it would all turn out alright. My 11-year-old was able to digest it okay and loved the book. RPE's endings are always spectacular and this book was no exception, though of course it left some unresolved matters to be tackled in the next books. As a person with TS, I would also say that I appreciated the insight on the challenges people with this condition must cope with almost continually. Managing incessant tics which become more intense at the worst times is a struggle for the protagonist, and I could relate very well to this. It made me feel almost "normal" to hear the experience of a fictional character which was so accurate and so agreed with my experience that it could have only been written by someone who fully understood.
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- Jeffrey Harris
- 03-15-13
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Where does Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 rank among all the audiobooks you’ve listened to so far?
This week this one is my favorite.
I am listening to this one for a second time and it is just as good. Both the story and Fred Berman's narration. His voices and character development is incredible. I love this series.
Who was your favorite character and why?
All of them, each comes alive so well, with Fred's talented voice control.
What about Fred Berman’s performance did you like?
Voices and ability to express emotion in his voice.
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- Sharon
- 12-17-11
Not just for YA
I'm over 40 and really enjoyed this book. I'm looking forward to the next in the series.
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- Kyle R
- 10-21-13
AMAZING !!!
Would you consider the audio edition of Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 to be better than the print version?
Yes, Fred Bernen does an excellent job.
He narrates the first two books and is much better at the kid's voices than the 3rd books narrator.
Who was your favorite character and why?
Who else but Michael Vey, although I love Austin too.
Have you listened to any of Fred Berman’s other performances before? How does this one compare?
No, but I will.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
NO, but faster than normal.
Any additional comments?
Hurry up with book #4.
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- Ragnar
- 09-24-15
Needed a story like this for a long time.
this is a fantastic story that's great for the young and the young at heart. It's nice to finally have a story that you can feel comfortable letting your children read and knowing that has a good message and is a weld hold the story as well. Looking forward to the rest of the series!
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- J
- 03-31-12
I LOVED THIS BOOK!!!
What made the experience of listening to Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 the most enjoyable?
Everything, I could not stop listening to it. It was just an all around good book.:)
Who was your favorite character and why?
Michael, Austin and Taylor, who couldn't love them especially Austin.:)
What does Fred Berman bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you just read the book?
He brought out the characters really well.
Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?
Yes
Any additional comments?
Awesome book for tweens, teens and adults.
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