About the Author

ISAMU FUKUI was seventeen years old when his first novel, Truancy, was published to rave reviews and significant publicity, including three interviews on National Public Radio and features in The New York Daily News and Esquire.com. He lives in New York, New York.

Reviews

"This astounding and action-packed novel by a 15-year-old New York City student is sure to appeal to adolescents everywhere.... It's sure to be a big hit, just the kind of subversive tale YA's recommend to each other." --Starred review, KLIATT for Truancy"The premise of teens combating an oppressive education system will entice readers." --Booklist for Truancy"This promising debut is ultimately a coming of age story.... Fukui was 15 when he wrote it and displays perception and profound insight unusual in someone so young. The story is entertaining while it dishes out insightful social commentary." --Romantic Times BOOKreviews for Truancy

This astounding and action-packed novel by a 15-year-old New York City student is sure to appeal to adolescents everywhere . It's sure to be a big hit, just the kind of subversive tale YA's recommend to each other. "Starred review, KLIATT for Truancy" The premise of teens combating an oppressive education system will entice readers. "Booklist for Truancy" This promising debut is ultimately a coming of age story.... Fukui was 15 when he wrote it and displays perception and profound insight unusual in someone so young. The story is entertaining while it dishes out insightful social commentary. "Romantic Times BOOKreviews for Truancy""

PRAISE FOR "TRUANCY" "This astounding and action-packed novel by a 15-year-old New York City student is sure to appeal to adolescents everywhere.... It's sure to be a big hit, just the kind of subversive tale YA's recommend to each other."--Starred review, KLIATT"The premise of teens combating an oppressive education system will entice readers."--"Booklist""This promising debut is ultimately a coming of age story.... Fukui was 15 when he wrote it and displays perception and profound insight unusual in someone so young. The story is entertaining while it dishes out insightful social commentary."--"Romantic Times BOOKreviews"

PRAISE FOR "TRUANCY": “This astounding and action-packed novel by a 15-year-old New York City student is sure to appeal to adolescents everywhere…. It’s sure to be a big hit, just the kind of subversive tale YA’s recommend to each other.”--Starred review, KLIATT“The premise of teens combating an oppressive education system will entice readers.”--"Booklist"“This promising debut is ultimately a coming of age story.... Fukui was 15 when he wrote it and displays perception and profound insight unusual in someone so young. The story is entertaining while it dishes out insightful social commentary.”--"Romantic Times BOOKreviews"

PRAISE FOR "TRUANCY": "This astounding and action-packed novel by a 15-year-old New York City student is sure to appeal to adolescents everywhere.... It's sure to be a big hit, just the kind of subversive tale YA's recommend to each other."--Starred review, KLIATT"The premise of teens combating an oppressive education system will entice readers."--"Booklist""This promising debut is ultimately a coming of age story.... Fukui was 15 when he wrote it and displays perception and profound insight unusual in someone so young. The story is entertaining while it dishes out insightful social commentary."--"Romantic Times BOOKreviews"