Shine by Lauren Myracle
When her best guy friend falls victim to a vicious hate crime, sixteen-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. Richly atmospheric, this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the strength of will it takes to go against everyone you know in the name of justice. Against a backdrop of poverty, clannishness, drugs, and intolerance, Myracle has crafted a harrowing coming-of-age tale couched in a deeply intelligent mystery. Smart, fearless, and compassionate, this is an unforgettable work from a beloved author. Praise for Shine “Cat eventually uncovers the truth in a cliffhanging climax in which she confronts fear, discovers that love is stronger than hate and truly `shines.’ Raw, realistic and compelling.” –Kirkus Reviews “The page-turning mystery and Cat’s inspiring trajectory of self-realization will draw readers in and give them plenty to ponder.” –The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Dramatic in both content and presentation." –Los Angeles Times “Myracle captures well the regret that many feel for things in their past about which they are ashamed. Cat’s reflections on these moments are spot-on.” –School Library Journal AWARD: WINNER: Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award for young adult fiction YALSA 2014 Popular Paperbacks for Young Adults
Lauren Myracle is the New York Times bestselling author of the Internet Girls trilogy—ttyl, ttfn, and l8r, g8r—as well as Rhymes with Witches, Bliss, and the new Flower Power series, among many other books for teens and young adults. She lives in Fort Collins, Colorado, with her family. Visit her online at www.laurenmyracle.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780810984172 |
| ISBN 10 | 0810984172 |
| Title | Shine |
| Author | Lauren Myracle |
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| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Abrams |
| Year published | 2011-05-01 |
| Number of pages | 359 |
| Prizes | Commended for Tayshas Reading 2012, Commended for Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (Fourteen and Up) 2012, Commended for Indies Choice Book Awards (Young Adult) 2012, Short-listed for Nutmeg Book Award (High School) 2014, Short-listed for South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award (Young Adult) 2013, Short-listed for Black-Eyed Susan Award (High School) 2013, Short-listed for Eliot Rosewater Indiana High School Book Award 2013, Short-listed for Sequoyah Book Awards (High School) 2014, Short-listed for Louisiana Teen Readers' Choice 2014, Short-listed for Gateway Readers Award 2013 |
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