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5.0 out of 5 stars Whet's the appetite, June 17, 2003

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As a child, I'll readily admit that I abhorred reading. I avoided every reading assignment in school and couldn't grasp why people held books in such high esteem when movies were quicker and far more entertaining. I was ignorant. All that changed when I found this book decaying at a army housing book swap. This book made me realize that there is a far more intimate interaction that happens by reading a book. A slow dialog between the writer an the reader that allows for a full and satisfying digestion. It whet my appetite and I've been devouring ever since.

The plot is classic youth versus authority and it has a "be careful what you wish for" moral. It also works as a larger political allegory.

I highly recommend this book to book-hating, disaffected youth. If you have one in your life, buy this book and pass it on.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A New Animal Farm, April 12, 2001

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The Butterfly Revolution.

It is told in diary format. Its hero, a thirteen year old, find himself swept up in a "revolution", eventually becoming part of it. Only later does he realize what the revolution is truly about, and the horrible consequences it has led to.

Although it is advertised as being similar Lord of the Flies, its plot is more similar Animal Farm (i.e. replacing a dictatorship with another).

I was very impressed by this book. Like Bless the Beasts and the Children or Night of the Moonbow, it tells a powerful tale of adolescent angst and what it can lead to.

WARNING: DO NOT HOPE TO SEE THE SAME QUALITY IN THE MOVIE, "SUMMER CAMP NIGHTMARE", THAT WAS MADE FROM IT.

THE MOVIE WAS BAD, BAD, BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Books I've Ever Read!, December 20, 1999

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Lyra Borden (USA) - See all my reviews

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If you are feeling deep and slightly dark at heart, or if you have a problem reaching and knowing your dark side, read this book. I'm not saying that this book show cases humainity as killers, but it does make you think, hard. Well, I read this book last year and I'm planning on reading it again, and I don't do that often. It's that good... I'd compare it to A Separate Peace, or Lord of the Flies. I couldn't put the book down, and it has totally changed my life. I cried, I was enraged, but I don't believe that I laughed. This is not a candy coated book. I suggest it being read in a small group from 8th graders to about 100+. I don't recommend it to anyone under 7th grade, its just not that kind of book. I get shudders from the thought of it, and I mean it when I say that I have never read another book with the same level of craftsmenship or insight. One word to conclude with: Amazing! ~Lyra~

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5.0 out of 5 stars Quite A Subversive Little Gem
It had been almost forty years since I read this book back in 1973. "The Butterfly Revolution" was given as an assignment by our 8th-grade teacher. Read more

Published 7 months ago by Franklin the Mouse

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful book
I read this one as a child. A lot of people mention the parallels between this and Lord of the Flies, but I think they have slightly different themes. Read more

Published 16 months ago by Kyle E. Yancey

4.0 out of 5 stars I'm glad a very bad movie led me to this very good book!
True confession time: this book got on my radar after watching an exceptionally bad '80s movie adaptation of the story called Summer of Fear. Read more

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Winston is a small, bright, book-reading thirteen-year-old. His parents are somewhat worried about him socially, and decide to send him to a boys' summer camp where he'll spend a... Read more

Published on April 22, 2007 by A. Luciano

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for students
This was required reading at school, many years ago. I have reread it a few times and really enjoy it.

Published on July 22, 2005 by W. Creelman

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This book is the most related book to me that I have ever read.
I can relate to Egriss the most because he is nice and peacefull. Read more

Published on May 7, 2004 by chubhorntehub

5.0 out of 5 stars damn
Butterfly Revolution by William Butler, which followed the life of a young teenage boy in a summer camp. Read more

Published on June 9, 2003 by jeremy smith

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read
Butler tells the story of a revolution at a summer camp in the form of a journal kept by Winston Weyn. Read more

Published on October 28, 2002 by Reader

4.0 out of 5 stars High Pines
With all the hoopla around "Lord of the Flies" and "Animal Farm" that is presented to children, why not get them started with this younger generation book. Read more

Published on April 19, 2002 by Catherine M. Dorkin

4.0 out of 5 stars The Butterfly Revolution
This book is similar to "The Lord of the Flies", but not quite as "big" and profound. However, I found it to be very entertaining and full of suspense. Read more

Published on February 11, 2002

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My thirteenth birthday, and this diary from my Uncle Giles. Read the first page

Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
cabin kitty, baboon laugh, propaganda committee, betray the revolution, detention room, whole revolution, wiener roast, smallest kids, bigger guys

Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
The Brig, Frank Reilley, High Pines, Don Egriss, John Mason, Low Pines, Stanley Runk, George Meridel, Jerome Blackridge, Bob Daly, Cabin Leader, Edward Heinz, Manuel Rivaz, Pledge of Allegiance, Administration Building, Paul Indian, Dick Richardson, Frank Divordich, Fred Elston, Susan Langer, Uncle Giles, National Anthem, Miss Newman, General Reilley, Capture the Flag

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