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