Jarvis 24 by David Metzenthen

Finally, a book following the life of a teenager without vampires. Jarvis 24 is about Marc Jarvis an average sort of teenager who likes girls, doesn't like school and likes his footy, however before you turn away from the book because of my above description, don't. This is because David Metzenthen has created a interesting setting and life for Marc, in which people who don't like books about blokes who play AFL football will enjoy as well.

Marc has been looking, with no luck, for work experience. So as he sees a attractive young girl leaving a car yard he decides to apply for work experience there and so the story unfolds. A enjoyable read that I liked even though its not my prefered genre. Metzanthen creates a story with more depth than the average book of its genre but still holds on to the basic characteristic of a book about a teenage boy. Suitable for teenagers. 3 1/2 stars.