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Gail giles is an american writer of young adult fiction. Shes also currently dipping her toes in the new adult genre but. Nov 01, 2008 download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read right behind you. Our highly scientific analysis of a book, from the characters to the writing style to the swoon. When he was nine years old, kip mcfarland murdered another child. She has won several awards for her work, including the an ala best of the best book. 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. Mar 21, 2012 this pin was discovered by ririn lestari. The books told through a bunch of journals kip writes for an. For me, i think its partly that it didnt have a twist at the end like cass mcbride or dead girls so i was kinda disappointed.

We watch as he is trying to fight in and have a fresh start. 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. I agree that the weakest part of right behind you is the texas portion. The book i read was right behind you by gail giles, which starts with a. Like just like the breakthroughs, the bad stuff always takes you by surprise. They dont speak or think in entirely perfect sentences or use proper grammar but its never once distracting nor is it belittling. Goodreads members who liked right behind you also liked. A 2015 schneider family book award winner 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 will be enjoyed by teens and adults, though enjoy isnt the right word, due to the heavy contact. While ive read many young adult novels since i rediscovered the genre a few years ago, i will be honest and say that i havent read many contemporaries told from the perspective of a teenage boy. Lee right behind you por gail giles disponible en rakuten kobo. 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. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Kips voice sounded rusty because he hadnt talked at all for 5 weeks and it is.

It was published by little, brown books for young readers and has a total of 304 pages in the book. Gail giles is the author of six young adult novels. He carries the hungry ghost of guilt inside him and punishes himself until the ghost is wellfed. Warren series i must say that this new one knocks it completely out of the park. Once youve completed the book, explain why this is appropriate. About girls like us, she says, i taught special ed students like biddy and quincy for twenty years, and ive been wanting to tell their storiesstories of courage. Read right behind you by gail giles available from rakuten kobo. Toen hij negen jaar oud was, stak kip mcfarland per ongeluk zijn buurjongen bobby in brand. Sep 18, 2010 a book trailer for right behind you by gail giles. 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. And most of what we understand is that people what.

This novel achieved something rare, in my experience. Kip and his father live a spartan life in alaska until nineyearold kip, in a jealous rage, sets a neighboring boy. Im a bit phys co i like creepy books like for this book right behind you,gail giles. Recensie van mathilde over gail giles right behind you.

Jul 10, 2018 gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens. Sep 04, 2014 girls like us by gail giles is a dualvoiced novel, written with short chapters and in a style that reflects the authentic voices of these two girls. In 2014, she coauthored no returns, the first in a series, with deb vanasse. When kip was nine, he set bobby clarke on fire and then spent the next four years in a mental ward for dangerous juveniles. Following the success of the new york times bestseller find her, lisa gardner is back with the heartpounding sunday times bestseller right behind you. While i enjoyed last years find her book eight in her detective d. She lives in the woodlands, tx, and you can visit her at. Gail giles born september 24 in galveston, texas is an american writer of young adult fiction. And i know that with her last release, i stated that what happened to cass mcbride.

She aims to write books about social issues that connect with a teen audience in a realistic way. Gail giles is the acclaimed author of several novels for teens, including shattering glass, what happened to cass mcbride. No one owns this corner of the genre the way lisa gardner does lee child. Two speddiesspecial ed studentsgraduate high school and move in with a kind but sometimes misguided older woman. It reminds you never to let yourself do anything so stupid and horrible and wrong again. With gentle humor and unflinching realism, gail giles tells the gritty, ultimately hopeful story of two special ed teenagers entering the adult world. At first, prickly quincy, who is mixedrace, and fearful but kind biddy, who is white, seem to have little in common besides their special ed designation. Oct 10, 2014 girls like us by gail giles, 9780763662677, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. By clicking sign up, i acknowledge that i have read and agree to hachette book groups.

A gutting and distinctive premise combined with a strong ya voice mixed with potent writing make right behind you a visceral read. In what ways does this ambiguity add interest to the story. Bobby clarke said to kip that his glove was the best and that he didnt have a mother to buy him one that is what made kip so angry. Right behind you by gail giles by cheyenne berandi on prezi. After living for over four years in a ward with hardened juvenile offenders, kip is declared rehabilitated. Right behind you by lisa gardner is the 7th in the pierce quincy rainie connor series but the excellent thriller is perfect for fans and newcomers alike.

The title of this book is right behind you and it was written by gail giles. The prologue mentions sam, though we dont learn till halfway through the book whether sam is a young man or woman. The dialogue, while somewhat watered down to stay within the ya genre. You wont find out how old i am or how much i weigh. Youll find information about my books, some funny stuff to amuse you, some educational stuff for teachers, and a few tidbits about me. I step out of my rut, step again, and keep stepping.

Aug 01, 2012 gail giles is the author of four young adult novels. This powerful and moving novel of selfdiscovery gives no easy answers, except. Her second novel, dead girls dont write letters, was an ala top 10 quick pick 2003 and a book sense 76 selection. After graduation, when we had to focus on mundane things like rent. Buy shattering glass by gail giles online at alibris. I took me a shower and dressed in the brown pants and white shirt the brown cow give me to wear in the store. Right behind you has to be without a doubt one of gail giles best novels. Do you think the hungry ghost is a good way of describing kips guilt. Buy right behind you by gail giles online at alibris. Quincy and rainie encounter their most personal case yet in the seventh novel in the fbi profiler series. Find books like right behind you from the worlds largest community of readers. Right behind you by gail giles book trailer youtube. You can connect to my blog and link to other author sites.

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. 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. However, ive taken the liberty of changing my mind yes, again. Right behind you is a story about rage and redemption, guilt and forgiveness, and finally, acceptance. Gail giles is the author of several books for young adults, including shattering glass, what happened to cass mcbride. Right behind you and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Readers will learn about mistakes, judgment, self loathing, remorse and learning to forgive, though not forget. Like did you read the book or did you just read the words in order. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Right behind you by gail giles is a new take into the mind of a child killer. Im not going to repeat what the summary already tells you about this book, but rather what.