The Exceptionals, Erin Cashman
The Exceptionals, Erin Cashman
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The Exceptionals

Author: Erin Cashman

Narrator: Madeleine Lambert

Unabridged: 7 hr 37 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 03/01/2012

Synopsis

In a famous family of exceptionally talented people, fifteen-year-old Claire Walker is ordinary—or so she leads everyone to believe. Yet the minute she steps out of line, her parents transfer her to Cambial Academy: the prestigious boarding school that her great-grandfather founded for students with supernatural abilities, or "specials." Although Claire can't see ghosts or move objects with her mind like the other students, she does have a special she considers too lame to admit. Just as she is settling in, one by one the most talented students—the Exceptionals—go missing. In an attempt to find out what happened to them, Claire uncovers a dark prophecy foretelling a mysterious girl who will use her ability to save Cambial students from a dire fate. Could she be that girl? Does the gorgeous but secretive boy she meets in the woods know more than he's letting on? After years of ignoring her special, Claire decides the time has come to embrace her ability—before it's too late.

About Erin Cashman

Erin Cashman graduated from Bates College with a degree in English and from Boston College Law School. She lives in Massachusetts.

About Madeleine Lambert

Madeleine Lambert received her MFA in acting from Brown University and Trinity Rep. Her performances at Trinity Repertory Company include Shelby in Steel Magnolias and Belle in A Christmas Carol. Madeleine graduated with honors from Duke University with majors in theater studies and English and a minor in French. She attended the School at Steppenwolf in Chicago.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Stephanie

The Exceptionals is fabulous. It is that perfect mix of fantasy, romance and suspense. It’s about fifteen year old Claire Walker, a seemingly average girl born in a family of gifted people. You see, Claire’s great-grandfather, a math and science genius, founded Cambial Academy, a school for exceptio......more

Goodreads review by Wendy

The Exceptionals is the debut novel of Erin Cashman. This is a gem of a story from start to finish, with excellent narrative flow, excitement and drama. She has managed to capture the combination of suspense, discovery, and action as well as a love interest. Her characters are all fascinating, each......more

Goodreads review by Sarah

The Exceptionals is a fabulous YA fantasy novel. It tells the story of Claire Walker, a fifteen year old girl. When she gets in a bit of trouble at high school, her parents force her to attend Cambial Academy, a boarding school founded by her great-grandfather, where both her parents teach. Claire......more

Goodreads review by Charlotte

I wasn’t sure I was going to like this book at first, the whole communicating with animals thing sounded a bit hokey. But I heard a lot of good things about it, so I decided to give it a try. The author had me at the prologue. I was dying to know how Claire ended up dying – and why she had no regret......more

Goodreads review by Kelly

I really enjoyed this book. As soon as I read the prologue I was hooked, I was dying to know how Claire ended up dying, and more interesting, why she didn't have any regrets. I am a big fan of YA fantasy, but the Exceptionals is very different. The students at Cambial Academy are Special, because t......more

Quotes

“A pleasant read…Cashman knows how to craft natural dialogue and empathetic characters.” Publishers Weekly

“The writing is lively and the animal interactions intriguing.”  Booklist

“The Exceptionals will appeal to a wide range of readers, all of whom will be eager to see if there will be forthcoming adventures at Cambial Academy.” School Library Journal

"I liked Claire. She’s brave and she also sounds like a teenage girl—concerned about boys and her friends. She has a conflicted relationship with her mom, and that rang very true as well. I also liked the characters around her. They all have distinct voices and personalities and contributed well to the overall conflict…The story kept my interest and is a solid debut. I’m looking forward to the sequel." YA Books Central

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