A 2015 schneider family book award winnerwith gentle humor and unflinching realism, gail giles tells the gritty, ultimately hopeful story of two special. Clumsy and awkward, hes a loser who occupies the lowest rung of the high school social ladder. If you like giles, you might also like alex flinn or a. And most of what we understand is that people what aint speddies think we too stupid to get out our own way. Right behind you right behind you, book by giles, gail. With gentle humor and unflinching realism, gail giles tells the gritty, ultimately hopeful story of two special ed teenagers entering the adult world. But the ghosts of his past soon demand justice, and he must reveal his painful secret. Right behind you unabridged audio book by jack wega issuu. Outrage over the crime forces him into hiding, but a new name and a new place cant erase the hungry. Gail giles is a great author and writes many teen issue novels. Right behind you book by gail giles 2 available editions. 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. 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. Her main character is relatable enough, although nowhere near as real and engaging as kip.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Jul 10, 2018 gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens. 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 ebook por gail giles 9780316040716. The author draws readers in with deep, meaningful characters who play on sympathies. Gail giles is the author of six young adult novels. Find and compare hundreds of millions of new books, used books, rare books and out of print books from over 100,000. Oct, 2015 quincy and biddy are both graduates of their high schools special ed program, but they couldnt be more different. This book is a perfect example of the gray areas often. Not quite as dark at the others, but still dark enough.
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. And unlike other ya protagonists, hes got great parents. 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 little, brown books for young. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site.
This is the seventh installment in the quincy rainie series most of which ive read. Right behind you by gail giles book trailer youtube. Quincy and biddy are both graduates of their high schools special ed program, but they couldnt be more different. However, ive taken the liberty of changing my mind yes, again. 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. Rob, a transfer student with charisma to spare, immediately becomes the undisputed leader of the senior class. Her second novel, dead girls dont write letters, was an ala top 10 quick pick 2003 and a book sense 76 selection. When kip was nine, he set bobby clarke on fire and then spent the next four years in a mental ward for dangerous juveniles. Bring the book party to your inbox with the novl enewsletter for ya readers. How can kip tell anyone that he really isor wasa murderer. Guilty of the worst crime on his ward, kip is the most civilized and intelligent child there, and at, he is freed. I thought id have a hard time getting into it because, hello, its about a boy who killed someone. Because as sharlah knows all too well, the biggest danger is the one standing right behind you. Lee right behind you por gail giles disponible en rakuten kobo.
Jan 31, 2017 to say that right behind you is a page turner is an understatement. Now, after years in a juvenile ward, he is ready for a fresh start. Aug 01, 2012 gail giles is the author of four young adult novels. Right behind you by gail giles book cover, description, publication history. Buy the paperback book right behind you by gail giles at indigo. Discount prices on books by gail giles, including titles like girls like us. She loves pets, chocolate, good movies, good books, and sleeping late. 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.
Right behind you is a great book and is well written. Gail giles is the author of several books for young adults, including shattering glass, what happened to cass mcbride. Sep 01, 2007 right behind you by gail giles is a new take into the mind of a child killer. It begins in rural alaska, where nineyearold kip lives alone with his father. Sep 07, 2010 however, this book is not right behind you. She aims to write books about social issues that connect with a teen audience in a realistic way. Now, after four years in a juvenile lockup, he is given a new name and a fresh start. Right behind you unabridged when he was nine, kip set another boy on fire. Read right behind you by gail giles available from rakuten kobo. When he was nine years old, kip mcfarland murdered another child. Right behind you is another book from the great books for teens discussion group i picked. Right behind you, giles s next book, is a dark story of redemption. Right behind you is an anthology of nine spooky stories from g. Girls like us audiobook by gail giles, read by narrator.
Dec 24, 2012 right behind you unabridged when he was nine, kip set another boy on fire. It begins in rural alaska, where nineyearold kip lives alone with. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. 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. Thrown together as roommates, the two girls realize that, despite their doubts, they just might be able to help each other move forward. Place a hold girls like us, audiobook cd by giles, gail. Right behind you by gail giles is a new take into the mind of a child killer.
Jan 11, 2011 right behind you by gail giles book trailer bolbi369. Gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens. Right behind you was so full of suspense and literally crazy characters. A gutting and distinctive premise combined with a strong ya voice mixed with potent writing make right behind you a visceral read. Right behind you, giless next book, is a dark story of redemption. Right behind you will be enjoyed by teens and adults, though enjoy isnt the right word, due to the heavy contact. And i know that with her last release, i stated that what happened to cass mcbride.
Todays deals your gift cards help whole foods registry sell. 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. On the afternoon of his seventh birthday, i set bobby clarke on fire. 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. Gail giles born september 24 in galveston, texas is an american writer of young adult fiction. Gail giles has written a darker story here which centers around a consuming relationship which really gets out of hand. Girls like us is a quick, enjoyable read that is hard to put down. 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 by gail giles by cheyenne berandi on prezi.
Sep 06, 2012 on the afternoon of his seventh birthday, i set bobby clarke on fire. Gail giles is the author of four young adult novels. After living for over four years in a ward with hardened juvenile offenders, kip is declared rehabilitated. 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. All the titles appeal to teens and are great for reluctant readers. 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. Right behind you king county library system overdrive.
Guilty of the worst crime on his ward, kip is the most civilized and intelligent child. Gail giles vertelt over what happened to cas mcbride and right behind. Right behind you ebook by gail giles 9780316040716 rakuten. The messenger an imaginative young boy has a lifechanging encounter.
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. 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 is a great followup thriller by lisa gardner. Gail giles first caught my interest with what happened to cass mcbride, and she certainly kept it with this latest book.
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