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Breaking Point Audible Audiobook – Unabridged

Alex Flinn (Author), Jason Harris (Narrator), Listening Library (Publisher)
4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 51 ratings
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Paul is new to Gate, a school whose rich students make life miserable for anyone not like them. And Paul is definitely not like them. Then, one day something incredible happens. Charlie Good, a star student and athlete, invites Paul to join his elite inner circle. All Charlie wants is a few things in return - small things that Paul does willingly. And then, one day, Charlie wants something big - really big.

Now Paul has to decide how far he'll go to be one of the gang. A powerful follow-up to Alex Flinn's Spring 2001 debut novel, Breathing Underwater.

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  1. Listening Length
    5 hours and 30 minutes
  2. Author
    Alex Flinn
  3. Narrator
    Jason Harris
  4. Audible release date
    December 28, 2008
  5. Language
    English
  6. Publisher
    Listening Library
  7. ASIN
    B001PBGQ8I
  8. Version
    Unabridged
  9. Program Type
    Audiobook
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Product details

Listening Length 5 hours and 30 minutes
Author Alex Flinn
Narrator Jason Harris
Audible.com Release Date December 28, 2008
Publisher Listening Library
Program Type Audiobook
Version Unabridged
Language English
ASIN B001PBGQ8I
Best Sellers Rank #427,954 in Audible Books & Originals (See Top 100 in Audible Books & Originals)
#54 in Teen Fiction on Peer Pressure
#317 in Teen & Young Adult Fiction on Peer Pressure
#853 in Fiction on Friendship for Teens

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4.3 out of 5 stars
4.3 out of 5
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Crazy Lady
5.0 out of 5 stars I think my sophomores will like this book.
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2017
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I was looking for a book that my sophomore students would enjoy reading. This book will do very well. I think. I've taught Breathing Underwater by Alex Flinn to seniors, and they really liked it and enjoyed reading it. I think my sophomores will be as intrigued by Breaking Point as my seniors were of Breathing Underwater.
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Vittoria
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2013
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I read this book three times back in high school, each time borrowing it from the library. It was about time I bought it already. It's a great read for teenagers and young adults all around.
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Michael Harper
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2014
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I greatly enjoyed the book. Sharply written, tight story, characters come alive. I'll keep this book for my kids to read.
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Dirk Dominique Boer
5.0 out of 5 stars Fine
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2016
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Fine
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Mel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great teen book
Reviewed in the United States on May 10, 2008
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This book is an excellent look at the manipulation and violence that occurs not just at inner city schools,but private expesnive ones as well.
2 people found this helpful
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Cathy
1.0 out of 5 stars Beware of very offensive language
Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2005
Paul is new to Gate, a school whose rich students make life miserable for anyone not like them, and Paul is definitely not like them. One day something incredible happens -- Charlie Good, a star athlete, invites Paul to join his inner circle. All Charlie wants is a few things in return, things Paul does willingly in order to be accepted. Paul knows the things he's doing are wrong, but he also knows if he doesn't do them, he will be picked on again. One day Charlie wants something big - he wants Charlie to plant a bomb at school, claiming that he doesn't know how to do it. Therefore, technically, Paul will be responsible and to blame. Paul's conscience tells him to confess, but when he claims the idea was Charlie's, Charlie lies and says he had nothing to do with it. Consequently, Paul is punished for being honest and Charlie is deemed innocent, although he initiated the whole idea and planned it.

For mature readers only because of much offensive language and subject matter.
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Jessica
2.0 out of 5 stars Turth of Dare?
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2010
Paul is a new student at a preppy private high school. As the new kid, who doesn't fit in, Paul is subjected to bullying from the other students.

When Paul is absorbed into the "in" crowd by the leader, Charlie Good, he becomes accepted. But his acceptance comes at a price. Compromising his morals and judgement, Paul soon succumbs to whatever Charlie asks in order to be popular. The trouble starts with simple theft and grade changes, but how will he handle it when Charlie asks Paul to plant a bomb in the school?

I dislike the way the author handles the consequences dealt out to Paul and Charlie. It seems to follow the theory that "money talks". Paul is punished for his part in the bombing plan while Charlie walks away scott-free. I find it irresponsible to teach kids that they can get away with criminal actions.
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Butch Shakowski
5.0 out of 5 stars True Friends
Reviewed in the United States on December 9, 2005
"Being popular isn't everything." If we all only believed this statement, I think life would be a whole lot easier for kids. This is the dream of every kid, "Being Popular," and "Being Cool." Some kids try so hard to fit in with the cool kids they forget about their old friends. Then when you don't fit in with the cool kids to treat you just like you did them. All of this just to be "Popular," its not worth it, people...trust me.

Paul and his mom just moved to a new city knowing no one. With his mom's new job at Gate High, Paul gets into the school without having money like the other kids. Gate is a rich, private school that happens to have nothing but jerks in it, according to Paul. With his dad out of his life and no friends to count on, Paul is lonely. Everything is going terrible for Paul until the most popular, athletic kid comes and knocks on his window at night. Charlie is the kids name and you can pretty much call him THE PERFECT CHILD. He is the kid that everyone wants to be and it leaves Paul astonished when he thinks he's becoming his friend. Now everything has taken a big U-turn in Paul's, not so great life and everything is going pretty good for him, or so he thinks. Is Charlie really his friend or is he using him, is the question that is popping up in Paul's mind. Paul is thrown for a ride on this crazy roller coaster, that you don't want to miss.

It's through the tragic death of David Blanco a kid that got picked on all the time at Gate, that Paul has to find out who his real friends are. David was pushed to the limit at Gate and committed suicide. Why would David do a think like this? Binky warns Paul about Charlie but of course Paul does not pay any attention to her. A weird mysterious note shows up in Paul's locker that says "Ask Charlie about David's dog." This makes Paul really confused and scared. Who left the note in the locker and why would Charlie kill David's dog, it just don't make since to Paul. Paul has to go through many things that Charlie asks but the last task is a little bit more extreme. Will Paul accept the challenge or go back to his normal lonely life.

Paul's desire to be cool and popular leads him into doing some wrong things. Paul is caught in the middle of a tough decision and doesn't know what to do. Will Paul's dream of being popular lead him to devastation? This decision that he has to make with not only effect him but it could hurt many others. What will happen, is Paul big enough to say "No" or will he give in and say "Yes?"

The lesson to be learned in this book is that no matter how cool you think it is, being popular isn't everything. You really have to find out who your true friends are and stick with them. No matter if you're in a big fight with your friends work it out because they could be the only ones that you have. Work it out and try to be there for each other when in need.

This book is great for everyone, no matter what age. This book is a boy; girl read which they would love. Out of all of the books that I have read I would have to say that this is the best one. If I had to choose to recommend this book to only one group of people I would recommend it to the kids who are just starting high school. It is a big transition and can scare many junior high kids. This is another reason this is such a great book because it has such a varied audience.
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William Behoteguy
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on March 7, 2018
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