The Bumblebee Flies Anyway (novel)

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

The Bumblebee Flies Anyway
First edition
AuthorRobert Cormier
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
GenreYoung adult literature
PublisherPantheon Books
Publication date
1983
Pages241
ISBN0-394-96120-X

Plot synopsis

This story stars teenaged Barney Snow, an American resident of "the Complex," an experimental facility where drugs are tested on children and teens with terminal illnesses. He questions why he is there and what is being done to him but also uncovers a terrible secret about himself. Later, he starts to devise a plan that will take him and the people around him on one last glorious ride.

Awards and nominations

  • 1985 Colorado Blue Spruce Young Adult Book Award (Nominee)[1]

Film adaptation

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

References

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