Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25

I read Michael Vey the Prisoner of Cell 25. It was a greatly entertaining read. Even better than the entertainment value was the themes and messages that were edifying. Michael is a fourteen year old boy with a power to transmit electricity from his body.

One evident theme was of love. Michael, the main character, loved his friends. He also had a lot of love for his mother. When his friend and his mom were in trouble he had to help despite the dangers. The bad guys in the book tried to exploit this love; but it did not work. In fact characters who Michael could have felt enmity towards became his friends and allies.

One character represented Satan in the story. He would tempt the main characters to do things that they knew were wrong. He would manipulate those around him to get them to do what he wanted because he did not have the ability to do these things himself. He would dote on them until they faltered and they were then in his power. “You know how it goes, Michael. The first time you resist. The second time you relent. The third time you volunteer. It’s that easy” (pg. 255). Just like in life there are those who live by what they know is right and those who become blinded by the lies they are told.

There is also a trio of characters that represent God. Their initials spell out I AM. Each has a different electrical power that is a godlike power. One could see and knew where others were. Another could heal physical pain through touching. And the third could emit light in a dark place. When Michael was in trouble and needed help this trio was able to provide comfort. The one who could see knew that Michael needed help and how to reach him. The one who could provide light shone a light in the dark place. This light also guided Michael to the one who could heal the physical pain. Michael in order to feel the comfort from the trio had to reach out for it. The trio wanted to help Michael. God wants to help us as well. He wants to comfort and sustain us. In order for us to receive this comfort we need to reach out for it.