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The Compound (The Compound, 1)

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S.A. Bodeen's The Compound is a 2009 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year. Eli and his family have lived in the underground Compound for six years. The world they knew is gone, and they've become accustomed to their new life. Accustomed, but not happy. No amount of luxury can stifle the dull routine of living in the same place, with only his two sisters, only his father and mother, doing the same thing day after day after day. As problems with their carefully planned existence threaten to destroy their sanctuary―and their sanity―Eli can't help but wonder if he'd rather take his chances outside. Eli's father built the Compound to keep them safe. But are they safe―really? Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Square Fish; First Edition (January 1, 2009)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 272 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0312578601


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 02


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 11 - 13 years, from customers


Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 570L


Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 and up


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.45 x 0.65 x 8.2 inches


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    • Engrossing!
This book was amazing. You are absolutely engrossed by the theme of this story - that a family has survived some kind of apocalyptic or nuclear disaster. As a mom, there is no question I could see myself wanting to be prepared for this kind of emergency. So when the family winds up in the "Compound", you are grateful that they are there, and recognize how lucky they are to have been able to have such an option. You feel their losses and the emotional turmoil they find themselves in. As the story progresses, let's just say you will be quite surprised at how it twists. I like that you get to see the children grow, and like all children, they become more aware of their surroundings, and more able to question things around them. As they do, many surprises await them! Terrific plot, and an excellent and smooth story development. Thrilled to see that there is a sequel coming in 2013. Also - went on to read two other books of hers - The Gardener, and The Raft. I think Bodeen has a tremendous future in YA Fiction! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 19, 2012 by Mama of Three
    • Thriller book with great twists
This book i had heard of, recommended to me by friends. I wasnt to sure if i would like it, since i dont commonly read this genre, but i was in love with it! I couldnt put it down i had to know every detail. This thriller had great twists( i wont tell you-no spoilers) it kept getting better. The writing was well done, couldn't find errors. I loved how you could connect with the characters, and really feel the emotions. This is definitely one of the best books ive ever read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2019 by T. Bruce
    • A Twist You Won't Expect
I was excited to find another YA post-apocalyptic novel, but The Compound by SA Bodeen is SO much more than that. In fact, its level of twists, turns, and truly disturbing plot lines will keep you interested through every page. Eli is the son of a brilliant billionaire, Rex, whose technological advances have rocked the world. When he finds out a nuclear attack has occurred, he rushes his family into The Compound, a shelter he has been working on for almost a decade in case just such a thing occurred. When they rushed to get in, though, their grandmother and Eli's twin Eddy are left outside. When Eli shouts that they have to wait for them as the Compound door closes, his father says, "At least I have one of you." Life in the Compound has been growing increasingly precarious despite the monotony and the boredom. The food source that was supposed to last for 15 years has been compromised in many ways. The livestock grain was poisoned, the grow lights were actually normal bulbs, and the food supply would never last for the full 15 years necessary for the radiation to dwindle to safe levels. Rex has found a way to survive for longer, but the result, held behind the yellow door, is something no one in the Compound but Rex is willing to consider. When Eli finds his brother's old computer and picks up a wireless signal (Rex had removed wireless capabilities from all the other computers), he beings to question why they are really in the Compound. Was there really a bomb? Did people survive? Could Eddy and Gram have survived? Is his dad telling them the whole truth? This novel will keep you asking crazy questions from beginning to end. While there is no sex or real violence in this story, it is very disturbing in parts. The lengths Rex will go to survive will leave the hairs on the back of your neck standing on end. At first he is a quirky rich man intent on protecting his family, but as the story unfolds, it is clear he is also more than a bit unstable. I would save this crazy story for a more mature reader, although the reading level is quite accessible. While the life in the Compound is fairly routine, Rex's madness is anything but. This is an amazing, creative, and disturbing story, but make sure not to read it on a dreary day! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 30, 2013 by OpheliasOwn
    • Great Book
I don't read a lot and when I do its books like this. I was a fan of "The Giver" and the Mockingbird series books like that. So this book was right up my alley. I was confused what the book might be about based on other reviews but it was definitly a good book. I finished it in basically a day, because I could not put it down. I had to put it down for a while to go run errands and kept thinking "whats going to happen!" Definitly a great book. My only disapointment was when I got to the end... it was over, i want it to keep going on and on. Some books, it takes FOREVER to get to the plot, this one got there farily quick and it was nice. I got to find out what was going on fast. There wasnt a huge delay in getting to the idea, or seeing what happened... it happened quickly, and i like that. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2011 by Amazon Customer
    • Great book
Great read.
Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2023 by Frederick W Breiner Jr
    • Good for teenagers and parents
My son and I read this book for a school report. It was very good, Suspenseful couldn't put the book down. We have read the book many of times. I purchased it to keep reading it in the future.
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2021 by Karen Castle
    • For my daughter
My daughter wanted this book so I ordered it for her for Christmas and she absolutely loves it. I haven't read it myself.
Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2024 by Kelsey Couch
    • WONDERFULLY WRITTEN!
I just finished NaNoWriMo 2012, and as a special treat, I selected a past NaNaWriMo book to read from the list of NaNo novelists on the site. I selected THE COMPOUND and was not disappointed at all--highly satisfied, actually. It was gripping from the very first page right through to the very end. I told my 9-year-old son what I was reading, and he said he wanted to read it. I bought it on audio book for him, and once he started listening, he couldn't stop. He listened to all 5 hours and 41 minutes without stopping at all. We both very much enjoyed this novel, and my 9-yo son says he wants it to be made into a movie. THE RAFT is up next for me! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2012 by Rachel Adams

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