15 year old David is a target for bullies - he has bug eyes, a pinched face, and hearing aids. But David has a secret that he doesn't share with anyone - not even his foster parents. David has a layer of skin under his arms that allows him to fly (or glide and then crash!). David befriends Cheetah, a girl who is struggling with health issues of her own. David has to decide if he is comfortable in his own skin...or if he would liked to be "fixed" so that he can be "normal." Along the way, David meets several people who make him question: What is normal? Is it OK to be different? What makes a person happy?
This novel make me think that the author might have read the Maximum Ride series :), but I really enjoyed the story and it has a great message to think about.
Happy reading! If you read Defect, comment on this post and let me know how you liked it. :)
1 comment:
Ummm...I kinda agree. It does look kinda like a story based on Maximum Ride. But more with bats then birds.
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