An average kid, paul richmond, ventures to find a friendwho really likes him, from the rich snobs, or clones that fill the hallways of gate school. The ending was less hopeful, and she felt that people. Breaking point alex flinn paperback harpercollins publishers. Breaking point by alex flinn 2002 approved for use in. Fifteenyearold paul enters an exclusive private school and falls under the spell of a charismatic boy who may be using him. She is popular for writing the breathing underwater series, the kendra chronicles series, and several independent books. The electrifying followup to alex flinns critically acclaimed debut novel, breathing underwater, breaking point is a tale of school violence that explores why and how a good kid can go bad.
Struggling to fit in at his new school paul is willing to do whatever it takes to be a part of charlies group. Breaking point by alex flinn reading group guide 1. Ive taught breathing underwater by alex flinn to seniors, and they really liked it and enjoyed reading it. The electrifying followup to alex flinn s critically acclaimed debut novel, breathing underwater, breaking point is a tale of school violence that explores why and how a. It moves along at a steady pace, never breaking form nor dragging its feet. These easy phrases will swap paul richmonds existence without end. This starts a neverending string of problems for paul. Paul also feels abandoned by his father after the divorce.
Jason harris fifteenyearold paul enters an exclusive private school and falls under the spell of a charismatic boy who may be using him. If there is a sparknotes, shmoop, or cliff notes guide, we will. Breaking point by alex flinn abebooks passion for books. The three viewpoints effectively help the reader consider the. Breaking point by alex flinn made me realize one very daunting fact. Paul is new to gate, a school whose rich students make life miserable for anyone not like them. Breaking point which was completed before breathing underwater was published was very different in tone. Charlie and paul start to hang out and then they were best friends.
Alex flinn breaking point alex flinn how far would you go to fit in. Alex flinn lesson plans for breaking point, breathing underwater, fade to black. Breaking point greater phoenix digital library overdrive. Print summery breaking point is about an outcast paul.
Alex flinn has written three books thus far, the other two being breaking point, about peer pressure and popularity, and breathing underwater, about teenage dating and abuse. Until one day charlie wants something bigreally big. Alex flinn studied theater, opera, and law before writing her first novel, breathing underwater, for which she was a publishers weekly flying starts featured author in june 2001. Breaking point by alex flinn 2002 approved for use in eighth grade ela classes. A high school comedy in chat by m spooner every exquisite thing by matthew quick every last word by tamara ireland stone fake boyfriend by. A powerful followup to alex flinns spring 2001 debut novel, breathing underwater. Shes living through the aftermath of an abusive relationship, she has a youthobsessed mother who just doesnt understand her, and shes on a constant yoyo diet to live up the standards of her. In diva, the companion to alex flinn s ya novel breathing under water, caitlin is dealing with a lot. Beastly is about a mean guy named kyle who is cursed to become a beast by a wellmeaning witch and how he breaks the curse through love. Alex crusan, a 16yearold hiv positive high school junior, is attacked in his car early one morning and sent to the hospital. Breaking point by flinn, alex and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sidelights i write for teens because i never finished being one, commented author alex flinn in an interview with an online contributor for embracing the child.
Paul is new to gate, a faculty whose wealthy scholars make lifestyles depressing for somebody in contrast to them. The novel is written in the perspective of three people. Flinn, a former attorney and author of the notable ya novels breathing underwater, nothing to lose, and breaking point, tells a convincing and wrenching tale of teens dealing with thorny issues. Summary, author interview, comprehension questions based on blooms. What was dallys breaking point in the book outsiders. Breaking point by alex flinn prediction guide prereading. The final straw is when paul gets into a fight with his mother. It is a compelling story that will keep the reader on edge until the very end.
Alex flinn discusses her debut novel, breathing underwater, which received much critical acclaim. The story does build suspense, and teenagers will recognize cruel aspects of high school, but unlike flinn s breathing underwater 2000, which broke new ground about date violence, this novel is just one more variation on the familiar theme of paying a high price for popularity. The electrifying followup to alex flinn s critically acclaimed debut novel, breathing underwater, breaking point is a tale of school violence that explores why and how a good kid can go bad. Breaking point is a 2002 young adult novel by alex flinn. Aside from his time in juvenile, what, if any, other prices has paul paid. Flinn lives in miami with her husband, gene, daughters, katie. The electrifying followup to alex flinn s critically acclaimed debut novel, breathing underwater, breaking point is a tale of school violence that. This book was far from being a fictional escape and more of a story about awareness and understanding with regards to school violence and why some kids resort to measures of destruction. The electrifying followup to alex flinns critically acclaimed debut novel, breathing underwater, breaking point is a tale of school violence that explores why and. Test includes 15 thoughtprovoking questions that cover the main plot points, conflicts, themes, and characters as seen in the first ten chapters. Charlie good, a star student and athlete, invites paul to join his elite inner circle. From the publisher with the incredible popularity in my y. Its one of the millions of unique, usergenerated 3d experiences created on roblox.
Bulletin for the center for childrens books said that the book was a dark drama of selfdestruction that should make for grimly satisfying reading while voice of youth advocates called its characters brilliantly twisted. Breaking point king county library system overdrive. But then he starts to hang out with the coolest kid in the school charlie. She absolutely felt like her second book was being compared to breathing underwater at first. Breaking point by alex flinn 2002 approved for use in eighth. Alex flinn fifteenyearold paul enters an exclusive private school and falls under the spell of a charismatic boy who may be using him. Paul richmond is cannon fodder for the elite of his hightoned private school. Paul befriends charlie, a kid who seems compassionate, but is smarter than he looks. Alex flinn is a renowned american writer of science fiction, romance, fantasy, and young adult novels.
He does not fit in with the other kids because he is a bigger child for his age. Both breathing underwater and breaking point were both adapted for audiocassette by listening library, 2002. The plot of this book sincerely touched me towards the end, but it also really. In the prologue, paul says that people dont know what ive paidinside my head where it really matters. In the end, telling the truth is difficult but liberating for all three young people. Lit class of alex flinn s other novel, breathing underwater. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. Alex flinn work cited worst part of the book climax alex flinn facts rising action falling action wort part of the book was when he kept calling his dad over and over again. I think my sophomores will be as intrigued by breaking point as my seniors were of.
Characters paul richmond paul is the main character of this story. As a mean joke, kyle kingsbury, the most popular student in his high school, asks an unpopular girl named kendra as his. In the book, breaking point by alex flinn, paul is picked on at school. I was looking for a book that my sophomore students would enjoy reading. Both breathing underwater and breaking point were both adapted for. Breaking point, written by alex flinn, is the fictionalized story about school violence that explores why and how a good kid can go bad. Now paul has to decide how far hell go to be one of the gang. It was a quick pick for reluctant young adult readers in 2003.
Find all available study guides and summaries for breaking point by alex flinn. Fade to black 2005 is perhaps flinns secondbest known realistic novel and a frequent high school required read. Breaking point, written by alex flinn, is the fictionalized story about school violence that explores why. This is a great assessment tool to use with alex flinn s popular ya novel, breaking point. Paul is a new kid in a christian school, he is always being picked on. Alex flinn 1966 biography personal, addresses, career. The electrifying followup to alex flinns critically acclaimed debut novel, breathing underwater, breaking point is a tale of.
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