Michael Vey: Rise of the Elgen
by Richard Paul Evans
Unlike other books that I've read about protagonists who do not fit in, Michael Vey: Rise of the Elgen is a compelling science fiction novel. In this book, the main character, Michael Vey, is a fifteen year old boy with Tourette's Syndrome which causes him to have ticks, but his ticks spark his special electrical powers. He, along with several others form the Electroclan. They go on an actionpacked adventure of intrigue and torture to save Michael's mother who is being held captive in Peru by the Elgen, a dangerous electrical group led by Dr. Hatch.
Though on the surface, this novel appears to be about Michael's electrical powers and the adventures that drive him to save his clan and his mother, it is much more than that. On a deeper level, this book is about Michael's inner power and his love, loyalty, faith and courage for his friends and family. For example, at the end of the book, Michael is faced with the dilemma of certain death or to sell out his friends and values to save himself. Michael puts himself on the line and protects his friends. At this critical point he says, "Hatch wants me. If he follows me, everyone else can get out." For Michael, his greatest power is not his electricity, but his courage and heart. The reason he succeeds is because he loves and cares for those around him. He is able to overcome and earn the respect of his friends despite his differences.
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