Room by Emma Donoghue is told from the perspective of a five-year-old boy named Jack who has never been outside. Jack and his mother are forced to live in a single room of a house by his mother's abusive partner. The story follows the pair’s attempt to escape to see the outside world. Room is emotional and dramatic, perfect for anyone who enjoys a good thriller.- Anonymous tenth-grade teen volunteer
Publisher's description:
Told entirely in the language of five-year-old Jack, this story describes the bond between parent and child, and what it means to journey from one world to another. Room is home to Jack, but to Ma, it is the prison where Old Nick has held her captive for seven years. Through determination, ingenuity, and fierce motherly love, Ma has created a life for Jack. But she knows it's not enough ... not for her or for him. She devises a bold escape plan, one that relies on her young son's bravery and a lot of luck. What she does not realize is just how unprepared she is for the plan to actually work.