David V. God
So what do you do when your biology field trip takes a little detour--to heaven? If you're David James, the class clown, you demand an audience with God and challenge him to a debate. The prize? A ticket back to life. But David doesn't have a clue how a debate actually works, and so he teams up with Marie, a nerdy classmate who happens to be president of the Speech and Debate Club. Their efforts seem thwarted at every step, but David sticks it out with Marie and wonders, Will a goof-off have what it takes to beat God? *A wildly funny and action-packed debut novel *A contemporary novel with an odd assortment of characters in an even odder setting--heaven.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0152020586
ISBN13:9780152020583
Release Date:April 2000
Publisher:Harcourt Brace and Company
Length:132 Pages
Weight:0.77 lbs.
Dimensions:1.0" x 5.8" x 8.5"
Age Range:12 years and up
Grade Range:Grade 7 and higher
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
Wow!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
Every so often a book comes along that makes you laugh and makes you cry and after the last page has been turned makes you think. David V. God grabs you in the opening scene and doesn't let you go even long after you have finished it. I highly recommend this one for all ages.
Unique and thoughtful
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
"David v. God" is an excellent YA with a stunningly original plot. The book centers on a debate between a teenager who believes his time on Earth is not yet up, and God, who apparently feels it is. Past the boy's anger and denial, he comes to a different understanding of God and of what life means. Brava, Ms. Pearson, for this unique and entertaining novel!
David vs. God
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
David vs. God is fast-paced and hilariously funny. The author's ability to mix spirituality and surfing, death and the debate team, and God and a goof-off, smart-alec kid named David make this book a must-read. I recommend it!
A refreshing angle for a YA
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
David V. God is unlike anything I've read -- especially in the young adult market. The author created a spunky, mouthy character (David) who finally gets some insight into life and learns to look at things from new angles. This isn't a fire-and-brimstone type of book; it's a thought-provoking adventure with some hard moments -- just like in life. The near-death experience makes this particularly fascinating to contemplate (without being heavy handed). This book is ripe for discussion among friends or in book clubs. I highly recommend it.
A refreshing YA novel
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
I loved David v God. It's wonderful to find a humorous YA book. David, the narrator, is funny and smart. After getting killed along with his classmates, he decides God made a big mistake and challenges God to a debate. The fast, lively pace of the narration pulled me along and I could hardly wait to see God and discover how David planned to outwit him. (We all know God does not make mistakes!) David v. God is a wonderfully different book!
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