Right Behind You by Gail Giles
When he was nine years old, Kip McFarland murdered another child. He set him on fire. After years of serving out a sentence in a ward with hardened juvenile offenders, Kip is declared rehabilitated. Beginning a new life as a freshman in Indiana, Kip changes his name to Wade and starts with a clean slate. Popular, atttrractive and the star of the swimming team, Wade seems to have the perfect life. But the ghosts of his past won't let him rest and in a weak moment Wade spills the shameful secret of who he really is - a murderer. Exiled by friends and the community, Wade and his family start over once again in Texas. Wade finally meets someone he can trust - Sam, the pretty girl next door who might just have some demons of her own. Now Wade must decide if telling Sam his secret will set him free once and for all...or ruin everything once again...
Riveting..Explodes with compassion PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Fans will come away with a greater understanding of redemption and forgiveness BOOKLIST Crisply written KLIATT (Starred REVIEW) Thought-provoking and heart-wrenching KIRKUS
Gail Giles is the acclaimed author of several psychological drama/suspense novels for teens. SHATTERING GLASS was voted one of the best 100 books for young readers of the decade.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780316166362 |
| ISBN 10 | 0316166367 |
| Title | Right Behind You |
| Author | Gail Giles |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown & Company |
| Year published | 2007-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Prizes | Commended for Georgia Peach Book Award for Teen Readers 2008, Commended for Tayshas Reading 2009, Commended for Grand Canyon Reader Award (Teen) 2010, Short-listed for Volunteer State Book Awards (Young Adult) 2009 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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