Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25

Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans is the first in the Michael Vey series for teens. This was Mr. Evans' first foray into the world of teen fiction and it was very well done. It's a bit different from other teen books in there isn't the horror and darkness you often encounter. Instead, there's an underlying feeling of hope. There are villains certainly and villains that you would love to hate, but it has an underlying feeling of hope and inspiration. Yet it's not "preachy" either. It strikes just the right balance of conflict, personal growth, and positive messages for teens.The protagonist, Michael Vey, has Tourette's Syndrome. It's rare to find a book where the protagonist is dealing with some sort of syndrome and dealing with it successfully. It's not hidden away in a dark corner. It's shown as something that Michael has to deal with and yet it's not the sole focus of the story. The teenage years are full of angst and uncertainty anyway and to add in a chronic health condition just makes it worse. This book shows teens that they're not alone in their struggles and they can be dealt with.Finally, this book holds your attention. It grabs you and doesn't let go until the end. I read it in one setting because I couldn't put it down! If you have teens in your life and you want them to be reading something other than vampires and zombies, perhaps consider introducing them to the Michael Vey series!

My 10 year old son did not really like to read. He would get graphic novels from the school library but he mostly just looked at the pictures. I would try reading books with him but he would loose interest. This summer I decided that we would read this book. I made a deal with him that I would read 4 pages and he would read 2. He likes superheroes so I thought that this would be interesting to him because it was like a real life superhero. We read when I had time during the summer. By the middle of the book he was coming to me asking to read instead of me telling him it was time to read. By the end of the book he was very excited to get to the next one. He started reading the second book on his own because I was taking too long. He is on book three now. He is still very interested and often choses to read instead of watching tv. I am trying to keep up with him and I love the books as well. As a result of actually finding enjoyment in reading these books, I have also noticed that he is now actually reading the graphic novels that he brings home. I can tell he is no longer just looking at the pictures but he is enjoying the story. I did originally buy the e-book version but my son prefers to have the actual book.

I really liked this book. I bought it and read it in one day. It is really exciting and is a one-sitting read!SPOILERS!It is about a boy named Michael who has the ability to transfer electricity from his body to someone else's (It shocks people, like a static electricity shock but worse)He finds out that there are more kids like him, seventeen to be exact and they all have different abilities that connect to electricity.The people who made the device that gave all of these kids powers tried to get all of the kids back.They are bad. But they seem good, they're not.The people (they're called the Elgen) kidnap Michaels's mother, and he has to go save her with the help of his friends, a techie and the popular cheerleader.

Once upon a time, there was a corporation that believed it had invented an imaging machine that would replace MRIs and x-ray machines. Yet, something went wrong with this experimental machine at a California hospital, and lots of babies died. Thereupon, Elgen Inc. had a choice to make: come clean or cover it up. The company chose the latter course, and pursued a criminal agenda by incorporating the surviving children, who all developed special electrical powers, to assist with this agenda. And finally, the company has found the last special child: Michael Vey.Mr. Hatch, the one in charge of Elgen in Pasadena, California, is given the task of convincing all the surviving children to join his "academy," where the kids live under his authority in exchange for material wants like fancy clothes, fine dining, and expensive trips to Europe and Asia. Most of the 17 surviving children lose their morality and succumb to Hatch's temptations. Will Michael Vey be able to resist with his morality intact? And at what cost?I find the book to be an enjoyable read. The protagonist, Michael Vey, is a 14 year old with a neurological disorder. He's bullied in school, craves for the attention of the prettiest girl in school, and loves his single mom. Michael comes across as a very typical, average teenager who has problems in his life, just like the rest of us. And the author does a wonderful job in making Michael a sympathetic and likeable character. The story is really about facing obstacles in life, and using your sense of morality as guidance on this journey.

I heard about Michael Vey on the radio. The host was going on and on about it without giving away any details... mostly that his teen daughter insisted he read it and he couldn't put it down until he finished it. The radio host was so effusive in his praise that i immediately downloaded the trial chapter to my Kindle. Then i was so into it (THAT quickly) that the pause created by the necessity to purchase the book drove me nuts! My only critique is that it is shorter than i wanted! I SO didn't want it to end - the delay until the next book comes out is going to be worse than waiting for Harry Potter.Oh... and i am NOT a kid... nor do i have kids in my home. I am a 45 year old woman. Yes, technically this book is geared toward teens... but don't think an adult won't enjoy it. It is written so well that you can see everyone in your head. These are (for lack of a better way to say it) very real people - very well fleshed out. And i like the fact that the story isn't told from one of the "perfect" high school kids, but rather from a geek, an outcast.Sum it up with I thoroughly enjoyed the story and can't wait for the next in the series - which yes, i will be purchasing as soon as it is available...

My 12 year old absolutely loves these books and has got the complete collection.

This was a suprise. Despite the slow beginning, the pace got better and better with every chapter. There's mystery, action and a few good plot twists. The plot is quite similar to 'Los Protegidos', a Spanish TV show.

The book is very good.I often read it when my clases are over and at my free time but the cost is very high.Even though I want to read the whole series because of the cost I am backing up

I bought this book for my kidlets and we all loved it! I couldn't help but be caught up in the plight of the characters. I am anxiously awaiting the next one.

I love this series and I am a senior. Lots of action, hard to putdown. No bad language or sexual innuendo. Good read for ten and up