On the afternoon of his seventh birthday, i set bobby clarke on fire. It begins in rural alaska, where nineyearold kip lives alone with. Buy the paperback book right behind you by gail giles at indigo. Gail giles is a great author and writes many teen issue novels. Gail giles born september 24 in galveston, texas is an american writer of young adult fiction. But the ghosts of his past soon demand justice, and he must reveal his painful secret. Discount prices on books by gail giles, including titles like girls like us. Her main character is relatable enough, although nowhere near as real and engaging as kip. When he was nine years old, kip mcfarland murdered another child. When kip was nine, he set bobby clarke on fire and then spent the next four years in a mental ward for dangerous juveniles. The messenger an imaginative young boy has a lifechanging encounter. Oct, 2015 quincy and biddy are both graduates of their high schools special ed program, but they couldnt be more different. Dec 24, 2012 right behind you unabridged when he was nine, kip set another boy on fire.
Place a hold girls like us, audiobook cd by giles, gail. Gail giles has written a darker story here which centers around a consuming relationship which really gets out of hand. Giles is a gifted storyteller to be able to make kipwade sympathetic, even when hes acting abominably, i think feels remorse and never blames his victim. Right behind you is another book from the great books for teens discussion group i picked. Her debut novel, shattering glass, was an ala best of the best book, a book sense 76 selection, and a booklist top 10 mystery for youth. Jan 11, 2011 right behind you by gail giles book trailer bolbi369. Rob, a transfer student with charisma to spare, immediately becomes the undisputed leader of the senior class. Gail giles vertelt over what happened to cas mcbride and right behind. The story starts out with a young man handing his story the book to someone else and telling them they need to read it. Right behind you by gail giles little, brown books for young. Because as sharlah knows all too well, the biggest danger is the one standing right behind you. Right behind you ebook by gail giles 9780316040716 rakuten. And unlike other ya protagonists, hes got great parents. A gutting and distinctive premise combined with a strong ya voice mixed with potent writing make right behind you a visceral read.
Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Right behind you will be enjoyed by teens and adults, though enjoy isnt the right word, due to the heavy contact. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Her debut novel, shattering glass, was an ala best of the best book, a book sense 76 selection, and a booklist top 10 mystery for youth selection. Right behind you, giless next book, is a dark story of redemption. Jan 31, 2017 to say that right behind you is a page turner is an understatement. Gail giles is the author of six young adult novels. A 2015 schneider family book award winnerwith gentle humor and unflinching realism, gail giles tells the gritty, ultimately hopeful story of two special. I thought id have a hard time getting into it because, hello, its about a boy who killed someone. Right behind you ebook por gail giles 9780316040716.
She loves pets, chocolate, good movies, good books, and sleeping late. Gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens. Right behind you unabridged when he was nine, kip set another boy on fire. This book is a perfect example of the gray areas often. Outrage over the crime forces him into hiding, but a new name and a new place cant erase the hungry ghost of guilt that threatens his friends, his family, and his future. She aims to write books about social issues that connect with a teen audience in a realistic way. Right behind you is a great book and is well written. Not quite as dark at the others, but still dark enough. Right behind you, giles s next book, is a dark story of redemption. Clumsy and awkward, hes a loser who occupies the lowest rung of the high school social ladder.
Her second novel, dead girls dont write letters, was an ala top 10 quick pick 2003 and a book sense 76 selection. And most of what we understand is that people what aint speddies think we too stupid to get out our own way. The author draws readers in with deep, meaningful characters who play on sympathies. Bring the book party to your inbox with the novl enewsletter for ya readers. Right behind you is a great followup thriller by lisa gardner. Jul 10, 2018 gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens. A 2015 schneider family book award winnerwith gentle humor and unflinching realism, gail giles tells the gritty, ultimately hopeful story of two special ed teenagers entering the adult world. How can kip tell anyone that he really isor wasa murderer. To say that right behind you is a page turner is an understatement. Girls like us is a quick, enjoyable read that is hard to put down.
Sep 01, 2007 right behind you by gail giles is a new take into the mind of a child killer. Guilty of the worst crime on his ward, kip is the most civilized and intelligent child there, and at, he is freed. It begins in rural alaska, where nineyearold kip lives alone with his father. In a new place with a new name, kip can start afresh, but hell never succeed in a normal life if he doesnt learn to manage the crushing guilt of his. Although most novels portraying the stories of child murderers, psychopaths, killers, or criminals use a more psychiatric approach, this novel, even though it is fiction, takes its approach by actually using the point of view of the criminal in this case a child. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. If you like giles, you might also like alex flinn or a. Right behind you by gail giles by cheyenne berandi on prezi. Although the sixth was published in 2008 so other than a novella last year its been a long time between drinks with the crimesolving duo. Right behind you unabridged audio book by jack wega issuu. All the titles appeal to teens and are great for reluctant readers.
Quincy and biddy are both graduates of their high schools special ed program, but they couldnt be more different. Gail giles is the author of several books for young adults, including shattering glass, what happened to cass mcbride. Jan 23, 2008 still, right behind you is very easy to read. The book is him trying to relate the events of his life to this new friend. Sep 07, 2010 however, this book is not right behind you. With gentle humor and unflinching realism, gail giles tells the gritty, ultimately hopeful story of two special ed teenagers entering the adult world. This is the seventh installment in the quincy rainie series most of which ive read. Although gardner begins with a rippedfromtheheadlines murder spree and subsequent chase, she never fails to keep. Although most novels portraying the stories of child murderers, psychopaths, killers, or criminals use a more. And i know that with her last release, i stated that what happened to cass mcbride. Right behind you by gail giles book trailer bolbi369. Now, after four years in a juvenile lockup, he is given a new name and a fresh start. Thrown together as roommates, the two girls realize that, despite their doubts, they just might be able to help each other move forward.
The story starts out with a young man handing his story the book to someone else and telling them they need. Sep 06, 2012 on the afternoon of his seventh birthday, i set bobby clarke on fire. Right behind you by gail giles book cover, description, publication history. Gail giles is the author of four young adult novels. Right behind you by gail giles is a new take into the mind of a child killer. Lee right behind you por gail giles disponible en rakuten kobo. Right behind you by gail giles book trailer youtube.
Right behind you right behind you, book by giles, gail. Outrage over the crime forces him into hiding, but a new name and a new place cant erase the hungry. Right behind you king county library system overdrive. This book is a perfect example of the gray areas often overlooked in any violent act, something that seems on the surface horrible and the blame easy to place. I m a bit phys co i like creepy books like for this book right behind you,gail giles. Right behind you book by gail giles 2 available editions. Now, after years in a juvenile ward, he is ready for a fresh start. Gail giles first caught my interest with what happened to cass mcbride, and she certainly kept it with this latest book. Jun 05, 2010 a gutting and distinctive premise combined with a strong ya voice mixed with potent writing make right behind you a visceral read. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over 100,000. Write about one or more of the following in your journal. Gail giles is the author of four young adult novels, including her debut novel, shattering glass, which was an ala best of the best book, a book sense 76 sel. Girls like us audiobook by gail giles, read by narrator. After living for over four years in a ward with hardened juvenile offenders, kip is declared rehabilitated.
Aug 01, 2012 gail giles is the author of four young adult novels. Read right behind you by gail giles available from rakuten kobo. However, ive taken the liberty of changing my mind yes, again. She has won several awards for her work, including the an ala best of the best book. Right behind you is an anthology of nine spooky stories from g.
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