Kips mom has recently died of cancer, and you get the impression that kip and his father arent coping too well. 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. Gail giles is the author of six young adult novels. Once youve completed the book, explain why this is appropriate. When he was nine years old, kip mcfarland murdered another child. Right behind you by gail giles 5q 4p js i stared at billy as he stood there waving his baseball glove in my face, telling me it was a bi. Sep 07, 2010 a book trailer for right behind you by gail giles. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. How to be productive at home from a remote work veteran. What is the short summary of right behind you by gail giles.
Right behind you book by gail giles 2 available editions. Buy right behind you by gail giles online at alibris. Sep 01, 2007 the book i read was right behind you by gail giles, which starts with a young 8 year old boy named kip who lives in alaska with his father. The end recommendation theme i recommend this book to people who like a book thats has serious real life situations because this book has very good life situations to talk about like being a murderer. Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of right behind you. She has won several awards for her work, including the an ala best of the best book. Kip murdered a child when he was nine years old and had to spend many years in psychiatric facilities in order to. Buy the paperback book right behind you by gail giles at indigo. Right behind you book chicago public library bibliocommons. Not quite as gripping for me as gail giles other books but still relatively suspenseful. However, ive taken the liberty of changing my mind yes, again. 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.
Buy right behind you book online at best prices in india on. Buy right behind you book online at low prices in india. He is also a boy you would probably never meet in real life. 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. Jan 31, 2017 to say that right behind you is a page turner is an understatement. Shattering glass was an ala best of the best book one of. Claustrophobics, beware gail giles s latest novel might be too much for you to handle. The book i read was right behind you by gail giles, which starts with a young 8 year old boy named kip who lives in alaska with his father. Jul 10, 2018 gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens.
Right behind you by gail giles 2008, paperback for sale. 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. It is a great read and would be a great book to use for a discussion group or for parentsteens to read together. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint. You can connect to my blog and link to other author sites. I read a lot of books really fast and i took a while to get in this book and i. 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. Nov 01, 2008 download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read right behind you. Right behind you will be enjoyed by teens and adults, though enjoy isnt the right word, due to the heavy contact. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. The major conflict of the novel is that kip can not forgive himself and let himself become happy. Buy a cheap copy of right behind you book by gail giles. The prologue mentions sam, though we dont learn till halfway through the book whether sam is a young man or woman. After living for over four years in a ward with hardened juvenile offenders, kip is declared rehabilitated.
Right behind you by gail giles by cheyenne berandi on prezi. Youll find information about my books, some funny stuff to amuse you, some educational stuff for teachers, and a few tidbits about me. I think the theme of this story is to always rust yourself no matter what. See all books authored by gail giles, including right behind you, and shattering glass, and more on. Her debut novel, shattering glass, was an ala best of the best book, a book sense 76 selection, and a. Beginning a new life as a freshman in indiana, kip changes his name to wade and starts with a clean slate. Right behind you is great in every way, shape, and form. Online library archive for easy reading any ebook for free anywhere right on the internet. Right behind you gail giles little, brown books for young readers november 1 2008 when he was nine, kip set another child on fire.
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. 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 name, but not only has trouble fitting in, he finds there are still problems to deal with from his childhood. If you havent read anything from her then you need to start right now. Sep 06, 2012 on the afternoon of his seventh birthday, i set bobby clarke on fire. 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. Right behind you by gail giles little, brown books for young.
Right behind you by gail giles book cover, description, publication history. The messenger an imaginative young boy has a lifechanging encounter. Right behind you by gail giles book trailer youtube. Jul 9, 2018 download pdf tsunami and nonlinear waves reprint book you are also due right behind you by gail giles pdf free to the discovery of jul 1, 2018 volume 3 repost pdf epub. Do you think the hungry ghost is a good way of describing kips guilt. Her second novel, dead girls dont write letters, was an ala top 10 quick pick 2003 and a book sense 76 selection. Right behind you is an anthology of nine spooky stories from g. Same difference by siobhan vivian totals for february. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. Im a bit phys co i like creepy books like for this book right behind you,gail giles.
Its the story of kip mcfarland who lives a hardscrabble life with his father in the alaskan wilderness. I adore my kids, my grandkids i got married at age 9, my students, books and reading, quilts and quilting, yarn and. It was published by little, brown books for young readers and has a total of 304 pages in the book. Kip and his father live a spartan life in alaska until nineyearold kip, in a jealous rage, sets a neighboring boy. Best of all, if after reading an ebook, you buy a paper version of right behind you. Due right behind you by gail giles pdf free to the discovery of radioactivity, scientists were. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read right behind you. See all books authored by gail giles, including what happened to cass mcbride. 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 young adults, an ala quick pick for young readers, a booklist top ten mystery for youth, and received. Kip was just a child when he murdered his neighbor and it is something hell pay for during his entire life.
You ll find information about my books, some funny stuff to amuse you, some educational stuff for teachers, and a few tidbits about me. She aims to write books about social issues that connect with a teen audience in a realistic way. In september 2007, she published another teen novel, right behind you, about a. Gail giles born september 24 in galveston, texas is an american writer of young adult fiction. Sep 10, 2007 right behind you by gail giles 5q 4p js i stared at billy as he stood there waving his baseball glove in my face, telling me it was a bi. Gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens. Gail giles books list of books by author gail giles. In what ways does this ambiguity add interest to the story. Gail giles is a great author and writes many teen issue novels. Gail giles is an american writer of young adult fiction. Once you ve completed the book, explain why this is appropriate. Now, after years in a juvenile ward, he is ready for a fresh start.
And if you re interested in teen violencecrime novels, please be sure to check into her works. The title of this book is right behind you and it was written by gail giles. Outrage over the crime forces him into hiding, but a new. Right behind you is a great book and is well written. This book will leave readers on the edges of their seats, turning pages frantically to get to the end. And after reading three of her books, i think its safe to say shes become one of my favorite authors. I read a lot of books really fast and i took a while to get in this book and i think thats the best part of this book. I agree that the weakest part of right behind you is the texas portion. Her second novel, dead girls dont write letters, was. Popular, attractive, and the star of the swim team, wade seems to have the perfect.
Guilty of the worst crime on his ward, kip is the most civilized and intelligent child there, and at, he is freed. This story has been part of kip mcfarlands life ever since he was nine years old. And i know that with her last release, i stated that what happened to cass mcbride. Right behind you by giles, gail and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. You wont find out how old i am or how much i weigh. 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. Gail giles books list of books by author gail giles thriftbooks. Gail giles ya novel right behind you grabbed me from the start. When kip was nine, he set bobby clarke on fire and then spent the next four years in a mental ward for dangerous juveniles. Aug 01, 2012 gail giles is the author of four young adult novels. About the author 2012 gail giles is the author of four young adult novels. Read right behind you by gail giles available from rakuten kobo.
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