Shows some signs of wear, and may have some markings on the inside. And after reading three of her books, i think its safe to say shes become one of my favorite authors. How can kip tell anyone that he really isor wasa murderer. Right behind you by gail giles book trailer youtube. Gail giles is the acclaimed author of several psychological dramasuspense novels for teens, including what happened to cass mcbride. With john nettles, jason hughes, jane wymark, barry jackson. She loves pets, chocolate, good movies, good books, and sleeping late. Right behind you is a story about rage and redemption, guilt and forgiveness, and finally, acceptance. It begins in rural alaska, where nineyearold kip lives alone with his father. Jan 01, 2008 right behind you gail giles little, brown young readers co hachette book group usa 237 park avenue, new york, ny 10017. It is the story of kip, a guy who set fire to another kid when he was only nice years old. Paw prints, dec 24, 2008 juvenile fiction 311 pages.
The title of this book is right behind you and it was written by gail giles. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics. Right behind you by gail giles and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. May 23, 2018 right behind you, giles s next book, is a dark story of redemption. Accessories such as cd, codes, toys, may not be included. Gail giles is a great author and writes many teen issue novels. Now, of course, you think, what a monster, but would you opnion change if you found out that he was a child when he murdered the other boy. 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. The descriptions were minimal, befitting the diarystyle of a young boy. Get it by thu, jul 16 fri, jul 17 from mishawaka, indiana good condition 60 day returns buyer pays return shipping. Jul 10, 2018 gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens. When he was nine years old, kip mcfarland murdered another child.
On the afternoon of his seventh birthday, i set bobby clarke on fire. The story of a boy making a mistake that would affect him for the rest of his life. The sentence structure was terrific and made for a wellflowing book. As the novel unfolds, we learn that kip is living in a facility for juvenile offenders, and that his father and the staff in the ward are his sole champions. After serving his sentence, kip is declared rehabilitated and begins a new life as a freshman in indiana.
Buy a cheap copy of right behind you book by gail giles. Right behind you by gail giles a story that focuses on the characters interior motives or emotions the guilt that builds up in him after killing bobby imaginary. This is a very quick read but that in no way detracts from its power. Right behind you ebook by gail giles 9780316040716. Right behind you, by gail giles, is a book about a kid named kip mcfarland. And if you re interested in teen violencecrime novels, please be sure to check into her works. Much of kips selfhatred began when his mother died of breast cancer.
Right behind you is great in every way, shape, and form. Buy right behind you by gail giles online at alibris. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home computers gift cards sell. Right behind you starts out strong, interesting and well written. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read right behind you. Right behind you, page 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14. Dark song by gail giles dark songs, feeling betrayed, young adult fiction, books. Tips to elevate your hybrid or virtual sales strategy. As giles delicately handles these delicate issues and questions do you get to kill someone and say, oh, really sorry now, and everything is fine. All the titles appeal to teens and are great for reluctant readers. When he was nine, kip mcfarland murdered another child. Gail giles books list of books by author gail giles. Sep 01, 2007 right behind you starts out strong, interesting and well written.
Oct, 2018 right behind you is the story of a young boy, kip mcfarland, and his journey of healing following a horrific incident in which he burns another child to death. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Right behind you by gail giles controversial titles for teens. Right behind you is another book from the great books for teens discussion group i picked. However, ive taken the liberty of changing my mind yes, again. Jan 23, 2008 right behind you is a story about rage and redemption, guilt and forgiveness, and finally, acceptance. Bobby was kips neighbor, and it was his birthday so bobby went over to brag about his new baseball glove.
After living for over four years in a ward with hardened juvenile offenders, kip is declared rehabilitated. But the ghosts of his past soon demand justice, and he must reveal his painful secret. Right behind you is a great book and is well written. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. This story explores, with sympathy and compassion, the nature of guilt, atonement and forgiveness.
The story starts out with a young man handing his story the book to someone else and telling them they need to read it. Published by little, brown books for young readers, 2007. Institutionalized for the next several years, kip gains a reputation at the juvenile treatment facility, not only for killing another kid but also for being angry enough to snap at a moments notice. And i know that with her last release, i stated that what happened to cass mcbride. You ll find information about my books, some funny stuff to amuse you, some educational stuff for teachers, and a few tidbits about me.
These are harsh realities, and one of the strengths of young adult. When he was only nine years old he set bobby clarke on fire. When a famous 1860 bareknuckle boxing bout is restaged in. About the author gail giles is the acclaimed author of several psychological dramasuspense novels for teens, including what happened to cass mcbride. The dialogue, while somewhat watered down to stay within the ya genre, was still fairly realistic. The book is him trying to relate the events of his life to this new friend. Possible ex library copy, thatll have the markings and stickers associated from the library. You can connect to my blog and link to other author sites.
Right behind you by gail giles, 2008, little, brown book group limited edition, in english. But the ghosts of his past demand justice, and he must reveal his painful. Write about one or more of the following in your journal. Right behind you is a story about rage and redemption, guilt and forgiveness. But the ghosts of his past demand justice, and he must reveal his painful secret. Gail giles right behind you 2007 is another ya novel that tackles a. Now, after years in a juvenile ward, he is ready for a fresh start.
Just like the breakthroughs, the bad stuff always takes you by surprise. Right behind you by gail giles controversial titles for. Outrage over the crime forces him into hiding, but a new. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. You wont find out how old i am or how much i weigh.
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