Right behind you is an anthology of nine spooky stories from g. After living for over four years in a ward with hardened juvenile offenders, kip is declared rehabilitated. Im a bit phys co i like creepy books like for this book right behind you,gail giles. Popular, attractive, and the star of the swim team, wade seems to have the perfect life. It begins in rural alaska, where nineyearold kip lives alone with his father. The major conflict of the novel is that kip can not forgive himself and let himself become happy. Until the day i spilled chocolate syrup on one of my clo. The novel is about an high school boy named simon glass that is helped to become one of the most popular dogs in school by other students. She loves pets, chocolate, good movies, good books, and sleeping late. Right behind you by gail giles by cheyenne berandi on prezi. Gail giles after spending over four years in a mental institution for murdering a friend in alaska, fourteenyearold kip begins a new life under a different name, but he finds there are still problems to deal. On the afternoon of his seventh birthday, i set bobby clarke on fire. Gail giles born september 24 in galveston, texas is an american writer of young adult fiction. 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.
So opens the story of kip mcfarland, who, when he was 9 years old, was responsible for the murder of a child. Beginning a new life as a freshman in indiana, kip changes his name to wade and starts with a clean slate. Outrage over the crime forces him into hiding, but a new. Gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens. 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 birthday present from his mother. I read a lot of books really fast and i took a while to get in this book and i. Gail giles is a great author and writes many teen issue novels. The continued ramifications of kips actions, even years. Kip murdered a child when he was nine years old and had to spend many years in psychiatric facilities in order to help him come to terms with that. Right behind you by gail giles hey, im kip, i live in alaska.
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. Right behind you is a great book and is well written. And i know that with her last release, i stated that what happened to cass mcbride. Aug 01, 2012 gail giles is the author of four young adult novels. The messenger an imaginative young boy has a lifechanging encounter. 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. She has won several awards for her work, including the an ala best of the best book. Her second novel, dead girls dont write letters, was. Although gardner begins with a rippedfromtheheadlines murder spree and subsequent chase, she never fails to keep the drama on high, with each new development amplifying the already chilling suspense. Right behind you by gail giles published december 12, 2007 rac, realistic fiction 1. Sep 07, 2010 a book trailer for right behind you by gail giles. Right behind you by gail giles little, brown books for young.
Now, after years in a juvenile ward, he is ready for a fresh start. Right behind you is another book from the great books for teens discussion group i picked. Kip murdered a child when he was nine years old and had to spend many years in psychiatric facilities in order to. 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. A bold story line, stunning writing, and striking characters combine to make right behind you a quick but well worth it and emotional read. All the titles appeal to teens and are great for reluctant readers.
About the author 2012 gail giles is the author of four young adult novels. I thought id have a hard time getting into it because, hello, its about a boy who killed someone. For example, when he was in indiana he had everything, a girlfriend, friends, a possible scholarship for swimming but, he sabotage himself or set himself on fire as dr. The book is him trying to relate the events of his life to this new friend. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Nov 01, 2008 download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read right behind you. Right behind you book chicago public library bibliocommons. Right behind you ebook by gail giles 9780316040716 rakuten. Right behind you is a great followup thriller by lisa gardner. Right behind you by gail giles book cover, description, publication history.
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 past. When kip was nine, he set bobby clarke on fire and then spent the next four years in a mental ward for dangerous juveniles. Jan 31, 2017 to say that right behind you is a page turner is an understatement. Right behind you, giless next book, is a dark story of redemption. Right behind you book by gail giles 2 available editions. 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. Right behind you by gail giles pdf free download ebook. Same difference by siobhan vivian totals for february. Just like the breakthroughs, the bad stuff always takes you by surprise. Her second novel, dead girls dont write letters, was an ala top 10 quick pick 2003 and a book sense 76 selection. She aims to write books about social issues that connect with a teen audience in a realistic way.
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. This story has been part of kip mcfarlands life ever since he was nine years old. 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. Right behind you by gail giles book trailer youtube. Gail giles is the author of several books for young adults, including shattering glass, what happened to cass mcbride.
Right behind you will be enjoyed by teens and adults, though enjoy isnt the right word, due to the heavy contact. Gail giles is the author of six young adult novels. Not quite as dark at the others, but still dark enough. Due right behind you by gail giles pdf free to the discovery of radioactivity, scientists were. 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. A native of texas who has also done time in chicago and alaska, gail giles is the author of several acclaimed books for young adults, including shattering glass, dead girls dont write letters, playing in traffic, whatever happened to cass mcbride. The title of this book is right behind you and it was written by gail giles. Press button get download links and wait 20 seconds. If you like giles, you might also like alex flinn or a. Sep 01, 2007 right behind you by gail giles is a new take into the mind of a child killer.
I agree that the weakest part of right behind you is the texas portion. Author gail giles does an excellent job of writing kip, who is complex and. It was published by little, brown books for young readers and has a total of 304 pages in the book. To say that right behind you is a page turner is an understatement. The story starts out with a young man handing his story the book to someone else and telling them they need to read it. One button 15 links for downloading the book right behind you in all e book formats. This time is necessary for searching and sorting links. Buy the paperback book right behind you by gail giles at indigo. And unlike other ya protagonists, hes got great parents.
Guilty of the worst crime on his ward, kip is the most civilized and intelligent child there, and at, he is freed. 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 birthday present from his mother. Jan 23, 2008 still, right behind you is very easy to read. 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. 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. What is the short summary of right behind you by gail giles.
Gail giles books list of books by author gail giles. Jul 10, 2018 gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens. Right behind you by gail giles 2008, paperback for sale. See all books authored by gail giles, including right behind you, and shattering glass, and more on thriftbooks.
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. This is a book that will challenge a situation deemed on the surface as easy to interpret. When he was nine years old, kip mcfarland murdered another child. But the ghosts of his past soon demand justice, and he must reveal his painful secret. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read right behind you. Right behind you tells the story of a boy trying to deal with the demons. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint. One button 15 links for downloading the book right behind you in all ebook formats. Glass, dead girls dont write letters, and playing in traffic. However, ive taken the liberty of changing my mind yes, again.
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