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. Gail giles is the author of six young adult novels. 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. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. The messenger an imaginative young boy has a lifechanging encounter. 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. Right behind you kenny leung block h of the three novels i have read, right behind you, by gail giles is the most appealing.
Right behind you by gail giles in doc, fb2, txt download ebook. Jan 23, 2008 still, right behind you is very easy to read. It is an excellent read, especially for those who arent as keen or passionate in novels. Until the day i spilled chocolate syrup on one of my clo. I thought id have a hard time getting into it because, hello, its about a boy who killed someone. Right behind you tells the story of a boy trying to deal with the demons from his childhood, while also trying to live his life.
Right behind you by gail giles published december 12, 2007 rac, realistic fiction 1 comment tags. 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. The moral of the story is a young boy lighting a child on fire, thus having. 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. The major conflict of the novel is that kip can not forgive himself and let himself become happy. Buy the paperback book right behind you by gail giles at indigo. Gail giles books list of books by author gail giles.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Her second novel, dead girls dont write letters, was an ala top 10 quick pick 2003 and a book sense 76 selection. Guilty of the worst crime on his ward, kip is the most civilized and intelligent child there, and at, he is freed. Gail giles by diana santos on prezi the major conflict of the novel is that kip can not forgive himself and let himself become happy. Gail giles born september 24 in galveston, texas is an american writer of young adult fiction. English 9 summary of right behind you short overview. Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of gail giless right behind you. Gail giles is the author of four young adult novels. Now, after years in a juvenile ward, he is ready for a fresh start. 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. Although gardner begins with a rippedfromtheheadlines murder spree and subsequent chase. Youll find information about my books, some funny stuff to amuse you, some educational stuff for teachers, and a few tidbits about me. Right behind you, giles s next book, is a dark story of redemption. 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.
He needs to decide whether or not he deserves to live a normal life when. Aug 01, 2012 gail giles is the author of four young adult novels. When he was nine, kip set another child on fire now, after years in a juvenile ward, he is ready for a fresh start but the ghosts of his past soon demand justice, and he must reveal his painful secret how can. Nov 01, 2008 download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read right behind you. I think what im doing with my life now is a lot more important than what i did when i was a stupid kid. Right behind you by gail giles hey, im kip, i live in alaska. Right behind you is an anthology of nine spooky stories from g. It was published by little, brown books for young readers and has a total of 304 pages in the book. Sep 01, 2007 right behind you by gail giles is a new take into the mind of a child killer. May 27, 2014 gail giles is the author of several books for young adults, including shattering glass, what happened to cass mcbride. Gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens.
It begins in rural alaska, where nineyearold kip lives alone with his father. You can connect to my blog and link to other author sites. So opens the story of kip mcfarland, who, when he was 9 years old, was responsible for the murder of a child. Right behind you by gail giles is a new take into the mind of a child killer. The title of this book is right behind you and it was written by gail giles. 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. How can kip tell anyone that he really isor wasa murderer. 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. See all books authored by gail giles, including right behind you, and shattering glass, and more on thriftbooks. And i know that with her last release, i stated that what happened to cass mcbride. The oregonian amy wang to say that right behind you is a page turner is an understatement. You wont find out how old i am or how much i weigh. 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.
Right behind you summary and analysis like sparknotes. Much of kips selfhatred began when his mother died of breast cancer. Please see the supplementary resources provided below for other helpful content related to this book. 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.
Gail giles, right behind you if i beat myself up about the bad stuff i did, im ignoring that i was strong enough to stop being that person. Right behind you by gail giles 2008, paperback for sale. She aims to write books about social issues that connect with a teen audience in a realistic way. On the afternoon of his seventh birthday, i set bobby clarke on fire. Jul 20, 2018 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. Same difference by siobhan vivian totals for february. And unlike other ya protagonists, hes got great parents. 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 will be enjoyed by teens and adults, though enjoy isnt the right word, due to the heavy contact. After living for over four years in a ward with hardened juvenile offenders, kip is declared rehabilitated. Jan 31, 2017 to say that right behind you is a page turner is an understatement. She loves pets, chocolate, good movies, good books, and sleeping late. When kip was nine, he set bobby clarke on fire and then spent the next four years in a mental ward for dangerous juveniles. It is published at toronto, ontario, canada, in the year 2007 by harper trophy canada.
Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read right behind you. However, ive taken the liberty of changing my mind yes, again. The story of a boy making a mistake that would affect him for the rest of his life. Im a bit phys co i like creepy books like for this book right behind you,gail giles. Right behind you, giless next book, is a dark story of redemption. Jul 10, 2018 gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens. Right behind you has to be without a doubt one of gail giles best novels. But the ghosts of his past soon demand justice, and he must reveal his painful secret. Right behind you is a story about rage and redemption, guilt and forgiveness, and finally, acceptance.
Right behind you by gail giles by cheyenne berandi on prezi. If you like giles, you might also like alex flinn or a. 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. 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. Lisa gardners deft touch with psychological thrillers has landed her repeatedly on bestseller lists, and her latest novel is sure to put her there again. Right behind you king county library system overdrive. Right behind you by gail giles overdrive rakuten overdrive. 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.
His family lived out in the alaskan countryside and because she chose to keep her illness a secret, the cancer had spread by. What is the short summary of right behind you by gail giles. 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. Sep 07, 2010 a book trailer for right behind you by gail giles. Write about one or more of the following in your journal.
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