Silver

"Booklist" Starred ReviewA couple of boys on a biology field trip uncover a silver creature with chitin markings eerily like a computer chip. But it is only the first of many horrible creatures whose scratches turn humans into silver insects--or the Infected. It's a biological weapon experiment gone awry, a horrifying precursor to an evil world bent on destroying itself. The challenge for a lucky (?) few Mortingham Boarding Academy students: how to survive and perhaps, more importantly, what happens if they do? Wooding has morphed a traditional English boarding school story--bullies, evil headmaster, well-intentioned teacher, and boy/girl drama--into a horror/survival story that would make William Golding and Gary Paulsen envious. The ugly, morphing Infected are graphic, both awe-inspiring and terrifying, as they devour their comrades to become larger, more intelligent, and more vicious. The tension is palpable as a small group of teens gradually out-thinks its few remaining adult leaders, thus leading the scant remaining survivors in a quest to escape. Is "sometimes being nice being stupid" or can goodness actually prevail? Carve out enough time to read "Silver "in a single sitting. You'll need it. Praise for THE HAUNTING OF ALAIZABEL CRAY: "An imaginative tour de force."-PUBLISHERS WEEKLY, starred review"Eerie and exhilarating."-SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL, starred review"Readers will get finger cramps from rapidly turning the pages of Wooding's gripping tale."-KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred reviewPraise for POISON: "A compelling read."-KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred review"Each scene of danger sings with tension. Lovers of adventure, horror, and suspense should keep an eye on this talented author."-HORN BOOK MAGAZINEPraise for STORM THIEF: "This stunning work of speculative fiction will appeal to Wooding's fans and earn him new ones."-KIRKUS REVIEWS, starred review