Award-winning author Neal Shusterman grew up in Brooklyn, New York, where he began writing at an early age. Antsy Does Time is best described as a cute, sweet, and funny look at death and family relationships. This is the sequel to The Schwa Was Here. This book is about a person or a spirit (doesn’t really say), but they are who come up with the ideas. This starts a trend in his school/community and soon Gunnar has over 50 years donated. September 18th 2008 Ships from and sold by Amazon.com. Unlike the characters of Unwind where they are being put to death, Antsy Does Time explores the prospect of death. Worldbuilding is smooth and convincing, to the point that you almost might miss the fact that a lot of the stuff referenced actually happened in a second book, and isn't just stage dressing. Publication date 2008 Topics Death -- Fiction, Interpersonal relations -- Fiction, Family problems -- Fiction, High schools -- Fiction, Schools -- Fiction, Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.) -- Fiction Publisher Dutton Children's Books Collection it doesn’t exist IRL), Antsy offers Gunnar a month of his own life, trying to shake his new friend from his morbid, death-fascinated funk. But does Gunnar really have… Soon everyone at school follows suit, giving new meaning to the idea of "living on borrowed time." My favorite quote was when Antsy said “Nobody’s going back in time to nuke Napoleon, or give Jesus a cell phone.” This what my favorite quote because it was so funny. The book is about a boy named Anthony. Source: [ This simple act takes on a life of its own, and before he knows it, Antsy becomes the center of a life-donation frenzy in which he draws up and distributes legal-ish looking contracts, collecting additional life for the fast-fading Gunnar. I enjoyed this one way more than his predecessor "The Schwa was here". Shusterman sneaks in some challenging themes in this one as well (death, relationships, and faith), but is never preachy - only thought-provoking. Off to finish the trilogy. Your email address will not be published. Antsy Does Time Neal Shusterman Katelyn Tidwell 4th period Plot Theme In the exposition Antsy and his friends go to the Empire State building to watch Roadkyll Raccoon and parade workers dangle for their lives. Antsy Does Time . The Antsy who concludes this story is not the same one who ended the last one. I realized just what Gunnar was doing, I blurted one of those words my mo. Antsy is a wonderful narrator, and the story is full of comic asides; characters like cool Skaterdud and always-moaning Aunt Mona, along with cranky millionaire Mr. Crawley and his granddaughter Lexie, add flavor. The Book Antsy Does Time is a fictional book by Neal Shüsterman. The book was more of an action book. Antsy Does Time; By: Neal Shusterman; Narrated by: Neal Shusterman; Series: Antsy Bonano, Book 2 Length: 6 hrs and 30 mins Schusterman has done it again. Start by marking “Antsy Does Time (Antsy Bonano, #2)” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Antsy Does Time is a book about a boy named Anthony Bonano who has a friend named Gunnar Umlaut. Soon everyone at school follows suit, giving new meaning to the idea of "living on borrowed time." With the loveable cast of characters behind him, including Antsy’s unforgettable family and his friends Ira, Howie, Skaterdud (the e appropriately fell off), and Lexie, this book is wonderfully readable and laugh-out-loud funny. Schusterman has done it again. 2009. I haven't read much of the book, but from what I've read this book is very fun and funny. Reviewed for www.GoodReadingGuide.com. He is honest with himself when he realises his “daymare” about his friend's future funeral was all about himself and how much a girl he likes would respect him. He wrote from everyones point of view and I enjoyed that. Fans of “the Schwa” will welcome favorite and new characters in this wholly fresh tale, which is as touchingly poignant as it is darkly comical. Silliness balances out the maudlin, keeping Antsy’s story from either bathos or antic excess. All in all it’s a solid contemporary story for teens that just might get them thinking. Fans of Neal Schusterman's thought provoking Scythe books may be disappointed by this amusing middle school read. For example, ice water or parades, they in. Although Antsy Does Time is the companion to The Schwa Was Here, it stands alone without difficulty. Required fields are marked *, Subscribe to the Neal Shusterman mailing list? Antsy Does Time: Author: Neal Shusterman: Publisher: Penguin, 2008: ISBN: 1440629870, 9781440629877: Length: 256 pages: Subjects I haven't read much of the book, but from what I've read this book is very fun and funny. Gunnar says that he only has a few months to live, so Antsy, being as friendly as possible, makes “contracts” that people can use to give periods o time to another person, just as someone would give money to another person. Yes, sign me up Within a year of graduating, he had his first book deal, and was hired to write a movi. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. My name’s Antsy Bonano–but you probably already know that–and unless you … He has a healthy approach to friendships, and even when one friend has conned him, Antsy is eventually forgiving and the friend is grateful. Ultimately, he realises their friendship/relationship doesn’t have much future, but he’s helped her through a tough time and the two remain on good terms. Antsy isn’t perfect, but in the course of this book we see him learn from mistakes and gain a. Antsy isn’t perfect, but in the course of this book we see him learn from mistakes and gain a good deal of maturity. Topics. 2010/2011 Oklahoma Sequoyah Award List And if you find some neighbors that seem to be the grinning model of 'function,' trust me - that's the family that will get arrested for smuggling arms in their SUV between soccer games. 3 1/2 stars. It was really entertaining it went from one event to another. If Calvin Schwa felt like the main character of. Narrated by the author. Great summer reading. by Neal Shusterman. Like Schwa, this tale is set in Brooklyn and narrated by Antsy—Anthony Bonano—and, at least at first, seems to center on someone else’s crisis. Sitting quietly and taking slow deep breaths will bring the body's level of stress down and help slow the heart rate. Read "Antsy Does Time" by Neal Shusterman available from Rakuten Kobo. [s]. Fans of the Schwa will welcome favorite and new characters in this wholly fresh tale, which is as touchingly poignant as it is darkly comical. Within a year of graduating, he had his first book deal, and was hired to write a movie script. Add all three to Cart Add all three to List. My favorite quote was "A family is a collection of strangers trapped in a web of DNA and forced to cope." It annoys me, because it makes you think that somewhere there's this magical family where everyone gets along, and no one ever screams things they don't mean, and there's never a time when sharp objects should be hidden. ‎Antsy Bonano, narrator of The Schwa Was Here , is back with another crazy tale. They got away with it. It annoys me, because it makes you think that somewhere there's this magical family where everyone gets along, and no one ever screams things they don't mean, and there's never a time when sharp objects should be hidden. Read this book using Google Play Books app on your PC, android, iOS devices. He says, "That's only because the lack of technology in those days forced people to have to know each other. In fact, it's even better than the first book. Schusterman deals with rather serious issues in a humorous, engaging way. 2009/2010 Texas Lonestar Award List But does Gunnar really have six months to live, or is news of his imminent death greatly exaggerated? That's all I'll say as to not give anything away. This time, Antsy signs a month of his life over to his "dying" classmate Gunnar Umlaut. Death, Interpersonal relations, Families, High schools, Family problems, Schools, Family problems, High schools, Schools, Death, Families, High schools, Interpersonal relations. Antsy Does Time Fueled by friendship and sympathy, Antsy Bonano signs a month of his life over to his “dying” classmate Gunnar Umlaut. Price $17.00. Schwa was touching and so is Gunnar's situation-- as he has six months to live. Ones falls to his death, Gunnar then tells Antsy that he only has 6 There’s still a glimmer of hope that he’ll look for a job, but his family move back to Sweden without him. On the topic of relationships, Antsy first notices the slightly older Kjersten for her appearance (including experiencing a ‘brain-scramble’ when he looks at her t-shirt). And no one got hurt. I like this quo. 247 pages. Total price: $25.72. ISBN 9780525478256. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Fueled by friendship and sympathy, Antsy Bonano signs a month of his life over to his dying classmate Gunnar Umlaut. He became an Easter Egg as he has appeared in almost every book of Neal Shusterman, except Full Tilt and Challenger Deep." Fans won’t be disappointed, and newcomers won’t have any problem jumping right in. Tense muscles, elevated heart rate and shallow breathing all occur when the body is in a state of physical anxiety. Fueled by friendship and sympathy, Antsy Bonano signs a month of his life over to... read more. [One of the best parts of this book was that the con never came crashing down. No. This book is really good if you like mystery and humor. Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman Paperback $8.74. After spending his junior and senior years of high school at the American School of Mexico City, Neal went on to UC Irvine, where he made his mark on the UCI swim team, and wrote a successful humor column. Antsy Does Time by Neal Shusterman is a sequel (or companion) to The Schwa Was Here. Highly recommend it. Antsy writes up a contract and donates a month of his life to Gunnar. Play Sample. He became an Easter Eg. 2009 ALA Best Young Adult Book list “I always hear people talk about 'dysfunctional families.' I like how mature this book was. I got married at the age of 19 and learned that I was expecting my first child at the age of 20. My opinion on the text is I liked how it was not too much of fiction. Neither Antsy nor his family are very kind to Aunt Mona, but in the circumstances it’s difficult to blame them… she’s a complainer who tends to throw a wet blanket on everything. Such a weird, wonderful book. Plot Summary. The plot of the story is basically about how a boy named Anthony tried to earn time for his friend Gunnar. Few are the books that have evoked from me choked laughter (to the worry of my flight neighbor) and also brought me to tears. I’m the only Antsy, though—except for this one time a kid tried to steal it and call himself Antsy, so I had to start writing my name “Antsy®,” and I threatened to punch him out for identity theft. Published I would recommend this book to who ever that has trouble trusting a friend because this book reveals many dark secrets. I chose the book Antsy Does Time because the title and the cover looked interesting. When Antsy learns that classmate Gunnar has been diagnosed with a rare disease and only has months to live, Antsy donates a month of his own life to Gunnar. Publisher. — Paula Rohrlick, KLIATT, Starred Review, Good news: Antsy Bonano of The Schwa Was Here (Dutton, 2004/VOYA October 2004) is back…… husterman creates a delightful Everyguy in Antsy. 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