Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25

Although this book didn't hold my interest all that well, I can see the appeal and will likely recommend it to younger readers who have enjoyed The Lightning Thief series.

I'm hooked great book gonna listen to the entire series

Amazing book I loved it had it for summertime reading homework and it was one of the few books I actually read for fun!!

Best book ever !!!!!!!!!!i loved it so much! Very good

A great story! I Loved the adventures of Michael Vey.

A good adventure story. Has a few intense scenes and some gun-play.

Great book I definitely recommend
Read it if you have the time

Richard Paul Evans ruined Christmas for me one year. I sat in the corner of the living room, reading The Christmas Box and cried. In fact, I was in a rather obsessive mood and considered how it would look if I disappeared for a couple of hours and drove to the cemetery to see if the grave marker really existed. How much of this story was true? Then I calmed down enough to just be ticked off at him for making me cry. I hate contrived tragedies which is why I never watch Little House on the Prairie, anymore. By the end of it, Pa is always crying. Still, others have found his books endearing and he spends an inordinate amount of time on the New York Times Best Sellers. Fortunately, this book did not leave me in tears nor did it leave me with an uncontrollable urge to drive to Meridian, Idaho (it's a real place) or Pasadena, California. Not only that, Evans is a brilliant story teller. I loved that Michael Vey, the protagonist has a neurological disorder. Michael has Tourette's. The kind that has him blinking and gulping in tics. I am of the mind this may come into play as to why Michael is so special but until then, Michael is an excellent example of a boy with a socially unacceptable disorder yet he does not allow it to paralyze him. Character development for the main characters and many of the minor characters is well played. The humor, particularly in the dialogue, is unexpected under the dire conditions. Ostin, Michael's sidekick is like a astronomically smart, myopic, and slightly overweight Sam Wise. Everybody should have a friend as devoted as Ostin. The antagonists are truly spiteful. Motivation is introduced but not clarified but there are other antagonists from other parts of the world we have not yet met. This is the first book of a series. What the antagonists are willing to do to gain control of the electric children is chilling and psychopathic. Although I will admit the psychological brilliance of it. I completely loved it. It completely cleared the Mom-o-Meter. Swearing - none. Sex - none. Drug use - some underage drinking met with surprise. Violence - abundant. Blood and gore - minimal, if any. As long as we don't make this reader cry and take an unplanned trip to a cemetery, I will continue with this series. Get this one. Really.

The narrator doors an amazing job. The book is full of interesting characters and the action never stops! I’m downloading book 2 as I write this review.

This was a great book, I absolutely loved this book.

I love this book so much I can't wait to listen to the next one

The book is excellent, can get lost in it, and it opens you to a whole new world! Definitely gonna finish the series, I love Richard Paul Evans as an author

You know how every once in a while you come across one of those book that you just can’t put down? Well I guarantee you that this is one of those books. This is the first book in a seven book series about a group of kids with “electrifying powers”, literally. I loved the way that the author took a kid with Tourette’s Syndrome, who was constantly bullied, and gave him another set of problems. I liked the fact that it showed what bullies truly were underneath. The author has several themes running throughout the story, the love of family and friends, loyalty, good versus evil. He has even thrown in a little bit of romance. In this story the underdog finds a way to rise above. The characters in this story show what it is like to follow your conscience for good or evil. The consequences for doing both are laid out for the reader. The reader is forced into a position of asking themselves what they would do in a situation like that. This is such an awesome book that I am afraid that Michael Vey will keep us waiting for the next, and the next…. This is good and clean for everyone from the middle school age kid and up. For those who don’t usually read young adult novels I believe they will find this thrilling enough to hold their attention. I am definitely putting this down as a book I must have on my shelves at school and one that I need to recommend to everyone I know. Want to know more about Michael Vey and his other books? Go to his website and check it out.

Michael Vey is a high school student, who as a young boy discovered that he had the power to shock other people with electricity which he generates within himself. He has hidden this talent because he knows it will get him into trouble since his power is strong enough to knock someone out or even kill them. Michael has two close friends; his best friend Ostin (pronounced Austin) who has no special powers, but is super intelligent and clever about using his brains, and Taylor, an attractive female who can read minds AND "reboot" people, which means they forget what they were doing and have to start all over again. The three of them form the Electroclan, a club whose purpose is to try to figure out where Michael and Taylor got their powers from, but what really happens is they attract the attention of some very bad men, who then kidnap Michael's mom. Ostin finds out that Michael, Taylor and 15 other children were born at the same hospital, and that there were a series of very suspicious baby deaths at the same time. Taylor and Michael both get an invitation to an elite private school, which they both decline, but the powers that be do not intend to accept no for an answer so they kidnap Taylor. Michael is determined to rescue his mother and Taylor and find out what this is all about. The book is action-packed, and should be well received by both males and females. I will certainly be looking for book two!

Michael Vey has a shocking power. No, really he can zap people. His mom has tried to keep his secret, but Michael has confided in his brainiac best friend, Ostin, and revealed his powers to some bullies and the cute cheerleader, Taylor, who happened to be passing by. The cute cheerleader has a secret power too, also linked to electricity. When the trio tries to research their powers and get a suspicious invitation to the elite "Elgen Academy", they realize they've been discovered. Taylor and Michael's mom have been kidnapped. It's up to Michael to try to get them back, without being caught himself. An action-packed, fun page turner.

My 13 year old daughter LOVED THIS BOOK and can't wait for next in series to come out. Her BFF is reading now and her BFF mom wants to read as well.

Richard Paul Evans books have been translated into more than twenty-five languages, and several have been international bestsellers. Evans has won the American Mothers book award, two first place Storytelling World awards, The Romantic Times Best Women’s Novel of the Year Award, the German Leserpreis Gold Award for Romance, and the Religion Communicator’s Council’s Wilbur Award. His new book Michael Vey Prisoner of cell 25 is too a great book. The book Michael Vey Prisoner of cell 25 is an amazing book about teenagers filled with electricity and the ability to use in their own special ways. The main character Michael Vey has ability to shock people. In the beginning he finds out this girl he really likes has an ability too. They together find out how they got their power but by doing so they bring the people who did it looking for them. The people then take Michael’s mom and Taylor, and of course he goes looking for them. He tries his best to save them but to find out what really happens to have to read it for yourself.Michael Vey Prisoner of Cell 25 is an amazing book filled with action and excitement. This book is great for teens looking for a good book to read. I give it a 4 out of 5.

Very different from every other Richard Paul Evans book but I can see his run in this genre being a good one. The action in this book is good and he leaves you ready to read the next in the series. I can see it becoming as popular as the HUNGER GAMES series.

Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans is a story about a young boy named Michael Vey who is more than meets the eye. The story follows Michael Vey, a young boy with Tourette Syndrome who is struggling to find his place in the world. Only Michael and his mother know the secret Michael hides but that’s all about to change. What people don’t know about Michael is that he is special. He has the power to pulse and send electricity through his body. He thinks he is the only person like this but he’s wrong. That’s when Michael is told the truth.Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 is my favorite book of 2011. Richard Paul Evans did an outstanding job writing this story and I’m excited for what’s to come. The detail and thought he put into the book is phenomenal! Once I picked up the book I couldn’t put it down. The characters and story line intertwine so fluidly and keep up the pace of the story. The idea of glows (children with electrical powers) is an interesting concept I had never thought of. They’re like teenage super heroes, or super villains. The antagonist, Dr. Hatch, was the one who made the machine that was used in the hospital when the glows were born. He wants to use the kids’ powers for evil. Michael, his friend Mitchell, and his new girlfriend, Taylor (also a glow), are tasked with stopping Dr Hatch. I loved the ending of the book and I assume it will lead nicely into the second book. I am eagerly awaiting the second book and I recommend anyone to read this book. It is a fantastic book and I loved it. 5 Stars

I read this book at the request of my 11 year old nephew. He loved the book and asked that I read it also so that we could discuss it, like a book club - and I have to say I did enjoy the book; and am looking forward to the 2nd book in the series to be released. I would recommend this book to anyone especially in the 11-15 year old age group.

Every now and then, you come across a book you can’t put down. “Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25” is one of those books. It’s the first of a seven book series (yes, seven) centering on Michael Vey and the electric children.Michael Vey isn’t your typical hero. He’s a fifteen year old with tourette’s who, unfortunately, finds himself being bullied constantly. His best friend, Ostin (pronounced Austin), lives a couple doors down in his apartment complex. He’s the only friend Michael has, and one of the only people to know about his power. Until he becomes friends with Taylor.Becoming friends with Taylor changes everything. The people that have been looking for them, teenagers with special powers brought upon during an accident at the hospital they were born in, finally find them. They succeed in bringing Taylor back, but Michael manages to escape, although they bring in a loved one for insurance he’ll come looking for them. Making sure to avoid spoilers, I’ll skip over what happens next.I adore the fact that Richard Paul Evans decided to go with a hero that was out of the ordinary. Michael doesn’t fully come into his powers until the end and when he does, it’s absolutely fascinating to read. From the powers the teenagers have, to the story of how they obtained them, to the Academy, to Hatch…everything was wonderfully thought out. I enjoyed this book far more than I thought I would. I just couldn’t put it down.

To anyone at Meridian High School, Michael Vey is just your typical fourteen-year-old outcast. He has Tourette’s syndrome which causes him to tick a lot and leads him to be picked on by bullies. What the people of Meridian, Idaho don't know is that Michael has powers that allow him to generate electrical shocks. This power has led his mother to move him frequently when Michael is unable to control the power and accidentally shocks someone. Lately he's been able to keep it under wraps. Other than his best friend Ostin, and his mother, no one knows about this power. That is, until the bullies begin picking on him one day after school. On this particular day he is unable to control the surge and he ends up knocking all three of them unconscious. This is witnessed by Taylor, one of Meridian High's cheerleaders. Michael tries to convince her she was seeing things. He doesn't want his mother to have to move them again. Taylor, however, is unconvinced. She has a power too, and after confiding in Michael, the two of them along with Ostin set out to figure out why the two of them have these powers. What they learn is that there are others like them, and there is a billion dollar corporation behind it. This corporation is searching for them. They want to gather the electric children and use them to take over the world. When Michael's mother and Taylor come up missing, it's up to Michael and Ostin to track them down before it's too late.I loved this book. There was a lot of action, mystery and suspense which kept me turning pages well past my bedtime. The misfit characters all feel very real which had me rooting for them the whole way. I was very invested in all of the characters. This book contains two of the most devious villains I've come across in a long time. Every time they were in a scene I found myself both terrified of them and wanting to reach through the pages and snap their necks. I love when a villain gets under my skin like that. The writing is fluid and descriptive, allowing you to feel every jolt and emotion. If you like a good action book, or are a fan of super heroes I highly recommend this one. I can't wait for the next installment. (Review based on an Advanced Readers Copy courtesy of the publisher via Simon & Schuster GalleyGrab)

Michael Vey is your average teenager, he crushes on the popular girl, he has awkward friends, he struggles with personal things (like having Tourette's), but he can also shoot electricity through his body and literally shock people. While trying to find out more about his strange electrical powers, he makes himself open to attack from an evil corporation, who kidnap his mother and force him to fight for what he believes. Michael gets help from his best friend Ostin, who is basically a genius, his crush Taylor, who has similar electrically related powers, and other unexpected sources as he battles against Dr. Hatch and the Elgen corporation.The premise of this story is intriguing, the execution, however, is somewhat lacking. The action of the story is poorly timed, with sections of the books taking seemingly forever, while other parts are edge of your seat reading. The story itself is fascinating, and leaves more than enough room for sequels (at least two so far), the character of Michael is well developed and relatable. The dialoge borders on cringe-inducing at times, such as when Ostin asks for "bones" (fist bumps) or they meet Dr. Hatch in battle and call him typical 7th grader names (or what the author assumes 7th graders talk like). Students who are too young for something like the Percy Jackson series would enjoy this fantastical story, although it is more science fiction than anything else.

I’m going to split my review up into two completely opposite views. Because I both loved this book, and there were parts that made me roll my eyes a little bit, even while I understand what the author was trying to do.What I loved:I loved that Michael Vey was a sort of outcast and that his “sidekick” friend was insanely smart.I loved that Michael Vey has Tourette’s and that the book attempts to educate younger readers about the disease.I loved the explanation behind the electricity phenomenon.I loved the adventure, the reasoning, the clear good/evil, the message on bullying, peer pressure and doing what’s right.I loved the pace of the book. It was perfect.Here is what I didn’t like (and it’s a shorter list, but it’s still there):I didn’t like that Michael had Tourette’s. (Explanation to follow)That’s it. So, you may have noticed that one of my “didn’t like’s” (the only one!) was also one of my loves. There’s a reason for that.When a character has a disease or abnormality or handicap, I appreciate it quite a bit when the author doesn’t use that as a tool to promote the story, to bring it to the attention to the audience, but instead, portrays the character realistically. You might say that’s a silly thing to expect in a science fiction or fantasy book, but really – it’s not.Recently I read Peter Nimble and his Fantastic Eyes by Jonathan Auxier. His main character was blind. But instead of using the blindness merely as a tool, Auxier worked with the blindness – I never once forgot that Peter was blind. Contrast that with Michael who, quite often, I would forget had Tourette’s. Because it was a tool used by Evans to sell the story.Does that mean I don’t appreciate what he’s trying to do? Of course not. I do appreciate it, I just wish he’d done more with it. I should not have been surprised when, at certain scenes, the Tourette’s would flare up. By the time I was three-fourths of the way through the book it should have been a common enough occurrence that I wouldn’t have batted an eye at it. But it surprised me, even that far into the book and that tells me that there was something lacking in the translation from a “Character who has Tourette’s” to a “Character who is afflicted with Tourette’s”. I’m not sure really even that afflicted is the right word to use there, but it should have been something that I knew Michael had, and something that I would have come to accept as normal for Michael. But instead, it still felt strange and alien to me when I closed the book.I’m hoping this changes as the series progresses and Richard Paul Evans finds his footing with Michael – his “most exciting character” as he proclaims on the books jacket. I’m sure I’ll pick up the next book, hoping to see it improve – but if it doesn’t, I’m afraid it’ll just end up being another series that let me down.

I think it was a great action packed novel with lots of good humor and a great plot.