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Book Review of Project 17

Project 17
Project 17
Author: Laurie Faria Stolarz
Genre: Teen & Young Adult
Book Type: Hardcover
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Reviewed by Ashley B for TeensReadToo.com

Derik needs a way to get out of flipping burgers at his family's diner. He finds a film-making contest for a reality channel, and decides to go for it. It is the eve of Danver State's demolition, a supposedly haunted mental institution.

Derik and five of his peers break into the asylum, so Derik can film his documentary. All seems well at first, but then the place starts messing with them. As the teens explore the asylum, they find things, and unravel mysteries of the patients that once lived there.

And perhaps some of them are still there - somehow.

This book was great. I am fascinated by the paranormal, so that element of the story pulled me in. It was hard to put down. The characters were strong, and they all fit in well with the story. The plot was great.

If you are interested in the paranormal, like me, this book is for you, but I would recommend PROJECT 17 to anyone.