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Real kids, mad skills - YA book deserves a place among the best
I do not fear revealing secrets of the surprising and compelling young adult novel, Rage Quit, by first-time author Rick Briggs. Even spoilers cannot blunt the delights that come thick and fast in the page-turner tale about middle schoolers at an International School who are the targets of mysteriously enraged teachers. You may recognize some of the characters from real life like the girl who wants to get into a good college though she's only in 8th grade, or the boy who has a secret place in the library. It's appropriately pitched for young adults, full of intriguing detail and it's highly visual. It's an ‘ensemble’ story that reads like a movie or a streaming series, like “The Boys” only not disgusting, “Umbrella Academy” but not insane, or “Harry Potter” with cold-war-style intrigue instead of magic. It is strongly show-don’t-tell about friendships and finding out who you are, and serious fun that is exciting.

What I like most about the book is that the kids are very competent. They know how to do things (climb, play music, build things, figure out codes) which is very characteristic of 8th graders. Many writers get them wrong, describing kids that are more like 4th graders, naive and ridiculous. Music is big talent among this group, and the description of their playing is rich and nuanced, like their play. The book is written in the age of Google, so readers can look up foreign words, people, and things they don't know about. There's a lot of good stuff that kids like, like adults making incredibly bad decisions and putting children at risk but there are also insightful characterizations about building friendship, and the difficulties of parenting and mentoring.

Puzzles and ciphers are solved by intense young students trying to figure out what's wrong. Not every young adult book needs to teach things, but when teaching is done with grace it is a gift to the reader. I learned so much from what masterpieces of YA literature of the 1960s and 1970s like The Long Secret, ‘Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, Member of the Wedding, and The Outsiders. This book can take a place for the 2020s.

Twists, Turns, and Humor: A Must-Read Mystery!
Rage Quit by Rick Briggs is a fantastic read! The characters are so compelling and relatable, you can’t help but get drawn into their world. The story is unique and refreshing, unlike anything I've read before. Briggs has a great sense of humor too, which adds a fun, lighthearted touch to the mystery.

The twists and turns kept me guessing the whole time. Just when I thought I had it figured out, something new would pop up! If you’re into gripping mysteries with lots of surprises and a bit of humor, I highly recommend Rage Quit. You won’t be disappointed!

Who are the Grown Ups?
Rick Briggs’ debut novel sends up academic and personal inanities of life at an international school and treats the sober and the silly with wry compassion. Anyone who’s been a student or a teacher will appreciate the adventure, humor, specialized knowledge, and recognize the irresistible bonds that make up a school. Utterly delightful!

International students save each other, their teachers, and our future.
Rage Quit had me rooting for a group of students in a Swiss international school and their beleaguered but, mostly, well-meaning teachers and administrators.

Author Rick Briggs quickly establishes his characters and place with the knowledge and authority of someone who knows the world of schools in general and international schools in particular. He knows and cares about this world, with all its endemic problems and transcendent moments. Themes of friendship, loyalty, kindness, creativity, and frustrations carry the reader through the evolving challenge that reveals itself to our young heroes.

Briggs shows a particular ability for describing acts of bravery in a variety of settings, from frightening climbing adventures on construction cranes to a dark cargo hold of a school bus for a secret assignment. He even brings to life the onscreen battles of a weekly faculty video game, note to audience- the adult gamers are inept but passionate.

Fantastic Read. Get ready to be surprised.
What a fantastic debut novel from writer Rick Briggs. Rage Quit takes us to a seemingly-idyllic international school in Switzerland, but nothing is as it appears. As autumn comes in, something is amiss at the school. The teachers are behaving in bizarre manner - the males teachers, that is. As they grow their mustaches to support Mo-vember, their behavior also grows more and more alarming, a nod to Lord of the Flies, perhaps. The students are trying to figure out just what is going on with the adults around them, and their investigations take them in many directions. The student council president, Malinda, is determined to find out what's what. Malinda, Simon, Tommy, Bobby, Dicky, and a cast of colorful characters keep the reader engaged as the onion-like layers start to peel away and the plot races toward its conclusion.

Cleverly spun !
Teachers experiences in American schools across numerous countries are cleverly spun around conspiracy theories (mainly American), in a real place and amazing building in Zürich.
We enjoyed reading this book and hoping for more!

Timely and gripping!
This book appeals to both young adults and adults. I have enjoyed reading it and I recommend it.