Rob, a transfer student with charisma to spare, immediately becomes the undisputed leader of the senior class. After living for over four years in a ward with hardened juvenile offenders, kip is declared rehabilitated. Get e books right behind you on pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi and audiobook for free. Right behind you king county library system overdrive. The story starts out with a young man handing his story the book to someone else and telling them they need to read it. 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 is the author of several books for young adults, including shattering glass, what happened to cass mcbride. Audible, inc playaway digital audio findaway world, llc. It reminds you never to let yourself do anything so stupid and horrible and wrong again.
When he was nine, kip mcfarland murdered another child. And i know that with her last release, i stated that what happened to cass mcbride. Right behind you by gail giles book trailer duration. Right behind you ebook por gail giles 9780316040716. 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. Gail giles born september 24 in galveston, texas is an american writer of young adult fiction. I step out of my rut, step again, and keep stepping. I thought id have a hard time getting into it because, hello, its about a boy who killed someone. When he was nine years old, kip mcfarland murdered another child.
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. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. When kip was nine, he set bobby clarke on fire and then spent the next four years in a mental ward for dangerous juveniles. Jan 11, 2011 right behind you by gail giles book trailer bolbi369.
Not quite as dark at the others, but still dark enough. Oct, 2015 quincy and biddy are both graduates of their high schools special ed program, but they couldnt be more different. Quincy and biddy are both graduates of their high schools special ed program, but they couldnt be more different. Buy a cheap copy of right behind you book by gail giles. 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. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. But the ghosts of his past soon demand justice, and he must reveal his painful secret. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read right behind you. The messenger an imaginative young boy has a lifechanging encounter. Shattering glass was an ala best of the best book one of the best 100 books for young readers of the decade, an ala best book for. Right behind you book by gail giles 2 available editions. Write about one or more of the following in your journal. 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.
Gail giles vertelt over what happened to cas mcbride and right behind you duration. Although gardner begins with a rippedfrom the headlines murder spree and subsequent chase, she never fails to keep the drama on high, with each new development amplifying the already chilling suspense. Gail giles is the author of six young adult novels. Always update books hourly, if not looking, search in the book search column. Paw prints, dec 24, 2008 juvenile fiction 311 pages. A year ten project on the book right behind you written by gail giles. 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. 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. Right behind you is an anthology of nine spooky stories from g. Gail giles has written a darker story here which centers around a consuming relationship which really gets out of hand.
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 by gail giles by cheyenne berandi on prezi. Same difference by siobhan vivian totals for february. Jan 23, 2008 still, right behind you is very easy to read. Buy the paperback book right behind you by gail giles at indigo. 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. She loves pets, chocolate, good movies, good books, and sleeping late. To say that right behind you is a page turner is an understatement. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The title of this book is right behind you and it was written by gail giles. And unlike other ya protagonists, hes got great parents. Buy right behind you book online at low prices in india.
Buy right behind you book online at best prices in india on. Mar 21, 2012 this pin was discovered by ririn lestari. After setting a child on fire when he was nine and spending years in a juvenile ward for his crime, kip is. 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. Sep 07, 2010 however, this book is not right behind you. After spending over four years in a mental institution for murdering a friend in alaska, fourteenyearold kip begins a completely new life in indiana with his father and stepmother under a different. Place a hold girls like us, audiobook cd by giles, gail. All the titles appeal to teens and are great for reluctant readers. Right behind you by gail giles book trailer youtube. Right behind you will be enjoyed by teens and adults, though enjoy isnt the right word, due to the heavy contact. Jul 10, 2018 gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens. Right behind you is a great followup thriller by lisa gardner.
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 past. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. 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 debut novel, shattering glass, was an ala best of the best book, a book sense 76 selection, and a booklist top 10.
Aug 01, 2012 gail giles is the author of four young adult novels. The continued ramifications of kips actions, even years. She aims to write books about social issues that connect with a teen audience in a realistic way. Gail giles vertelt over what happened to cas mcbride and right behind. With gentle humor and unflinching realism, gail giles tells the gritty, ultimately hopeful story of two special ed teenagers entering the adult world.
Now, after four years in a juvenile lockup, he is given a new name and a fresh start. Right behind you right behind you, book by giles, gail. Right behind you brooklyn public library overdrive. 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. Thrown together as roommates, the two girls realize that, despite their doubts, they just might be able to help each other move forward. Gail giles books list of books by author gail giles. 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. Read right behind you by gail giles available from rakuten kobo. This story has been part of kip mcfarlands life ever since he was nine years old. A bold story line, stunning writing, and striking characters combine to make right behind you a quick but well worth it and emotional read.
Because as sharlah knows all too well, the biggest danger is the one standing right behind you. Sep 06, 2012 on the afternoon of his seventh birthday, i set bobby clarke on fire. Lee right behind you por gail giles disponible en rakuten kobo. This is the seventh installment in the quincy rainie series most of which ive read. There are more than 1 million books that have been enjoyed by people from all over the world. Being an adolescent novel, this book is a quick read, and the vocabulary isnt difficult, however not oversimplistic either. Right behind you, giles s next book, is a dark story of redemption. It begins in rural alaska, where nineyearold kip lives alone with his father. Jan 31, 2017 to say that right behind you is a page turner is an understatement.
Right behind you is a great book and is well written. Her second novel, dead girls dont write letters, was an ala top 10 quick pick 2003 and a book sense 76 selection. Her main character is relatable enough, although nowhere near as real and engaging as kip. The book is him trying to relate the events of his life to this new friend. Right behind you is another book from the great books for teens discussion group i picked. On the afternoon of his seventh birthday, i set bobby clarke on fire. Everybody picks on him, making jokes at his expense until rob haynes shows up. This is a book that will challenge a situation deemed on the surface as easy to interpret. Now, after years in a juvenile ward, he is ready for a fresh start. Discount prices on books by gail giles, including titles like girls like us.
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 murderer. If you like giles, you might also like alex flinn or a. However, ive taken the liberty of changing my mind yes, again. Glass, dead girls dont write letters, and playing in traffic. Id recommend this book to anyone who is interested in a semigrim, mysterious thriller surrounding a very ordinary, and yet extraordinary, group of teenage boys in the mists of the high school environment. Right behind you unabridged audio book by jack wega issuu. Clumsy and awkward, hes a loser who occupies the lowest rung of the high school social ladder. Her debut novel, shattering glass, was an ala best of the best book, a book sense 76 selection, and a. She has won several awards for her work, including the an ala best of the best book. Gail giles is a great author and writes many teen issue novels. Right behind you by gail giles is a new take into the mind of a child killer. It was published by little, brown books for young readers and has a total of 304 pages in the book. Sep 01, 2007 right behind you by gail giles is a new take into the mind of a child killer.
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