The Bumblebee Flies Anyway (novel)

The Bumblebee Flies Anyway  
Author(s) Robert Cormier
Country United States
Language English
Genre(s) Young adult literature
Publication date 1983

The Bumblebee Flies Anyway is a young adult novel by Robert Cormier. It was published in 1983.

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Plot synopsis

This story stars teenaged Barney Snow. He’s a United States resident who is also part of "the Complex," an experimental facility where drugs are tested on children and teens with terminal illnesses. He questions why he’s there and what they’re doing to him, while also uncovering a terrible secret about himself.[1] Later, he starts to devise a plan that will take him and the people around him on one last glorious ride.[2]

Awards and nominations

Film adaptation

Main article: The Bumblebee Flies Anyway

In 1999, a film adaptation was made starring Elijah Wood. It was directed by Martin Duffy.

References

  1. ^ www.randomhouse.com
  2. ^ allreaders.com
  3. ^ www.booklounge.ca
Published novels by Robert Cormier
Now and At the Hour (1960)  • A Little Raw on Monday Mornings (1963)  • Take Me Where the Good Times Are (1965)  • The Chocolate War (1974)  • I Am the Cheese (1977)  • After the First Death (1979)  • The Bumblebee Flies Anyway (1983)  • Beyond the Chocolate War (1985)  • Fade (1988)  • Other Bells for Us to Ring (1990)  • We All Fall Down (1991)  • Tunes for Bears to Dance To (1992)  • In the Middle of the Night (1995)  • Tenderness (1998)  • Heroes (1998)  • The Rag and Bone Shop (2001)