Alexander Gordon Smith
Lockdown: Escape from Furnace 1 by Alexander Gordon Smith is a book about a teen age boy named Alex who is falsely accused of murdering his best friend. He is “proven” guilty in a court of law and sentenced to life in Furnace Penitentiary. Furnace Penitentiary is a prison for adolescent criminals. It is located miles underground in a deep crevice found by scientists. In Furnace Penitentiary you work for half the day, eat worse than pigs, and get taken from your cells at night by scary men wearing gasmasks. Alex hates being here and tries to escape. The whole book is about Alex and his friend’s quest to escape. I would give this book 11 out of 10. This book is a great thriller and will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Review by Anna 7th Grade
