THE LAST CHANCE TEXACO, by Brent Hartinger

The Last Chance Texaco

by Brent Hartinger

Posted by Alyssa

The Last Chance Texaco—it is their last stop—their last hope. It sure is Lucy’s last hope. Lucy has been through lots of home since her parents passed away. It was 8 years ago that her parents died in a terrible car crash when Lucy were only 7. Now Lucy’s 15 and is already at The Last Chance Texaco.  It is their last stop before they are sent to Rabbit Island—or as others call it, “Eat-Their-Young Island.”  Eat-Their-Young Island is located on a real island, but that isn’t its real name. It is really called Rabbit Island, but some kid renamed it too. Basically, it is a prison for kids. Surveillance cameras, locks on all doors, and sometimes restraints on the beds at night. The only way out is when you turn 18.  

Somebody has been starting cars on fire around Lucy’s neighborhood, and everybody is blaming the kids from Lucy’s home. If Lucy doesn’t find who’s starting them on fire they could shut down The Last Chance Texaco, and Lucy will be sent to Rabbit Island. But who could it be? Alicia or Joy? Or could it be Emil, Lucy’s counselor?  Well you have to read the book to find out who it is. So go on go to the library and get it cause you’ll love it.  J