Killing Mr. Griffin
by Lois Duncan
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Book Reviews of Killing Mr. Griffin
Book Review: Killing Mr. Griffin
Summary: 3 Stars
I am writing about the book Killing Mr. Griffin. In this book there are a few main characters: Mr. Griffin, Mark, Jeff, David, Betsy , and Susan. The setting is in the woods, at their school, and at the characters houses.
In this book, some teenagers get an idea that they should kill a teacher, Mr. Griffin.But, they decide to just kidnap him and torcher him. Those teenagers try to find more students to help out. They planned how to kidnap him and then they strike right in the school parking lot! After they torchered him they released him, but something went terribly wrong.
Those teenagers just wanted to scare him, not kill him. They only hated their english teacher, but why scare him untill he dies. There is a lesson to be learned: Never, I repeat NEVER! kidnap your teacher.
The ending wasn't that good. It was like the story ended right there. I wouldn't want to change it because maybe the author wants you to be curious. It has alot of dialoge. I tell you this because when I look for a book I look for one with a lot of dialoge.
In my opinion I didn't like it because it was just plain weird, but some people like books like that, like my sister. This book is written by Louis Duncan and the book is called, Killing Mr. Griffin. Louis Duncan has alot of other books to that you would like.
Book Review: Better Than 'Killing Mr. Griffin'
Summary: 4 Stars
One of the many of Louis Duncan's thrilling books, Killing Mr. Griffin, tells about some seniors and their hate for their crabby teacher. They hated Mr. Griffin so much they kidnapped him for a night to teach him a lesson. How could something as simple as kidnapping a teacher for one night turn into something so horrible? To make matters worse they even lured in an innocent junior because they knew she would take part to impress a guy who was also doing it. After the terrible night things just kept getting worse. The end struck me as a surprise, and I really liked it.
Some other great books by Lois Duncan are Summer of Fear, Don't Look Behind You, They Never Came Home, and I Know What You Did Last Summer. If you have read any of these books and enjoyed them you are bound to enjoy Killing Mr. Griffin. I especially think Summer of Fear is a great read.
Teaching Mrs. Tingle is a movie that is based on the same thing as this book. I like the book more though because the ending in better and more exciting. If you have seen this movie and liked it I definitely suggest this book. Even if you didn't like the movie I still suggest the book because I think its better than the movie. If you want a thrilling, scary, exciting book with a twisted ending, you should definitely read this book.
Book Review: Funny and suspenseful
Summary: 5 Stars
I liked this book a lot. I thought it was suspenseful and funny. I LOVED the chapters that revolved around the kidnapping. The image of masked figures stuffing a bag over an ugly teacher's head and the body's arms moving just made me laugh. If you ever had a teacher you really hated, you might understand. I loved the things that Mark said when he, Betsy, David, and Jeff were in the mountains like "Nobody wanted to miss watching you die", and "You'd better believe it, because it's true." (in response to a question). I was just laughing at the whole idea. I also liked that area. Lois Duncan described it really well, and she created a mood whenever they went there. When Mr. Griffin died, though, it gets riveting. Everything from then on was extremely suspenseful as the kids slowly get caught. It was suspenseful when they were parking Mr. Griffin's car at the airport, when they were seen by police officers and other people when they didn't want to be, and Dave had problems making up stories to tell his grandmother.... Well, this is a great book. You sort of have to be in high school and have the right attitude to like this book. I wonder if Lois Duncan ever had a teacher she hated......Book Review: Killing Mr. Griffin
Summary: 4 Stars
Killing Of Mr. Griffin Lois DuncanWhen I first stared reading this book I didn't know that it would take my mind off of everything I was doing, just the first three chapters are exciting to read. Not all books are like that to me. Lois Duncan tells how the 5 teenagers plan the killing but not all goes how they want it to go. A killing turned into something more to the kids. It started with a teacher that was mean to everybody and 5 students want to end these cruel way this teacher goes by. A teacher that wont ever take late work even if you were at a basketball game. When they are in the woods weird things happen, from when the kids put the bag over Mr. Griffin's head with the twitching from the teacher, that's the best part I like about the book. I can just picture this happing to my teacher it would make me laugh. Through out this whole book you will be astounded how Lois Duncan brings you into the book, it is really an art. By the time you find out when Mr. Griffin is dead, the book gets a little slow after that. In a way this book reminds me of Lois Duncan book " I Know What You Did Last Summer", that was a great book also. So I hope this helps you in your next choices for books to read.
Book Review: UMKC-LSC
Summary: 4 Stars
High school students Jeff, Betsy, David, and Susan, under the coercion and direction of classmate Mark, plot to kidnap and scare their strict English teacher. The innocent prank turns deadly and leads to a series of lies and coverups. The characters represent stereotypes of a typical suburban high school setting. The realistic dialogue and peer interactions allow young readers to identify with the characters. The fast moving plot, with its twists and turns, keeps readers engaged. The author explores common themes such as peer pressure, family obligations, and academic expectations. The reader learns lessons such as standing up for what is right and the importance of establishing one's identity. This includes the continual battle between the self and the group. This internal struggle is shown throughout the development of Sue's character.
One criticism is the abrupt ending that fails to show the long term consequences of their actions. This novel is appropriate for students in grades 7-12. A teacher covering this novel might address how one thoughtless decision can spiral out of one's control. Another teaching point might be the concept of group acceptance over personal integrity.