Shes also currently dipping her toes in the new adult genre but. Gail giles 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. Gail giles is the author of six young adult novels. 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. Best of all, if after reading an e book, you buy a paper version of right behind you. The prologue mentions sam, though we dont learn till halfway through the book whether sam is a young man or woman.
Right behind you by gail giles book trailer duration. 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. 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. Quincy and rainie encounter their most personal case yet in the seventh novel in the fbi profiler series. Gail giles is the author of several books for young adults, including shattering glass, what happened to cass mcbride. Shattering glass was an ala best of the best book one of. 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 by gail giles book trailer youtube. Quincy and biddy are both graduates of their high schools special ed program, but they couldnt be more different. When kip was nine, he set bobby clarke on fire and then spent the next four years in a mental ward for dangerous juveniles. However, ive taken the liberty of changing my mind yes, again. No one owns this corner of the genre the way lisa gardner does lee child. You ll find information about my books, some funny stuff to amuse you, some educational stuff for teachers, and a few tidbits about me.
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. Two speddiesspecial ed studentsgraduate high school and move in with a kind but sometimes misguided older woman. Gail giles is an american writer of young adult fiction. After serving his sentence, kip is declared rehabilitated and begins a new life as a freshman in indiana. Following the success of the new york times bestseller find her, lisa gardner is back with the heartpounding sunday times bestseller right behind you. Does the electronic version of the book completely replace the paper version. 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. The title of this book is right behind you and it was written by gail giles. Now, after years in a juvenile ward, he is ready for a fresh start. Aug 01, 2012 gail giles is the author of four young adult novels. 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. You can connect to my blog and link to other author sites. She aims to write books about social issues that connect with a teen audience in a realistic way. This book was my second from gail giles but this was nothing short of right behind you i rated this book a 4 out of 5 because i loved the way matt and skyes characters fed off of each other also i loved the way katies character was used almost as a voice of reason which really added a whole new dimension to the book.
From the first paragraph, giles s shattering glass story grabs readers attention, and doesnt let go. Right behind you by gail giles little, brown books for young. 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. In september 2007, she published another teen novel, right behind you, about a boy who struggles with guilt after. Readers will learn about mistakes, judgment, self loathing, remorse and learning to forgive, though not forget. Gail giles books list of books by author gail giles. The book i read was right behind you by gail giles, which starts with a. Kips voice sounded rusty because he hadnt talked at all for 5 weeks and it is. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. You wont find out how old i am or how much i weigh. With gentle humor and unflinching realism, gail giles tells the gritty, ultimately hopeful story of two special ed teenagers entering the adult world.
How to be productive at home from a remote work veteran. The story of a boy making a mistake that would affect him for the rest of his life. Right behind you tells the story of a boy trying to deal with. Not quite as dark at the others, but still dark enough. Claustrophobics, beware gail giles s latest novel might be too much for you to handle. Right behind you download pdfepub ebook gets free book. Im a bit phys co i like creepy books like for this book right behind you,gail giles. 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. Warren series i must say that this new one knocks it completely out of the park.
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. Right behind you is a story about rage and redemption, guilt and. When he was nine, kip mcfarland murdered another child. Right behind you will be enjoyed by teens and adults, though enjoy isnt the right word, due to the heavy contact.
While i enjoyed last years find her book eight in her detective d. Im not going to repeat what the summary already tells you about this book, but rather what. Gail giles born september 24 in galveston, texas is an american writer of young adult fiction. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. She has won several awards for her work, including the an ala best of the best book. After living for over four years in a ward with hardened juvenile offenders, kip is declared rehabilitated. I read a lot of books really fast and i took a while to get in this book and i. It was published by little, brown books for young readers and has a total of 304 pages in the book. Kip stayed in a near catatonic state for about 5 weeks. And i know that with her last release, i stated that what happened to cass mcbride. A year ten project on the book right behind you written by gail giles. 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.
Once youve completed the book, explain why this is appropriate. 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. 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. Girls like us read online free book by gail giles in epub,txt. When he was nine years old, kip mcfarland murdered another child. 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 start explaining, but i stop her talking by saying, you want me chopping the onions and celery and measuring out the ingredients and such as that. Nov 01, 2008 download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read right behind you. Guilty of the worst crime on his ward, kip is the most civilized and intelligent child there, and at, he is freed. But the ghosts of his past soon demand justice, and he must reveal his painful secret. Gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens. Read the book on paper it is quite a powerful experience. Sep 06, 2012 on the afternoon of his seventh birthday, i set bobby clarke on fire. 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.
As she did with her first novel, shattering glass, giles once again proves that she knows intimately the workings of the adolescent mind, even if the ending here may raise more questions than it. Right behind you by gail giles published december 12, 2007 rac, realistic fiction 1 comment. Robin roe, author spirit of texas reading program, middle school 2018 duration. 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. This powerful and moving novel of selfdiscovery gives no easy answers. If you havent read anything from her then you need to start right now. When the story inevitably turns tragic, a cast of carefully drawn side characters brings to life both the pain of loss and the. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read what happened to cass mcbride.
I took me a shower and dressed in the brown pants and white shirt the brown cow give me to wear in the store. Click download or read online button to get right behind you book now. This novel achieved something rare, in my experience. Do you think the hungry ghost is a good way of describing kips guilt. Buy right behind you by gail giles online at alibris. Buy a cheap copy of right behind you book by gail giles. It reminds you never to let yourself do anything so stupid and horrible and wrong again. He needs to decide whether or not he deserves to live a normal life when the child he killed cannot. By clicking sign up, i acknowledge that i have read and agree to hachette book groups.
Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read right behind you. The major conflict of the novel is that kip can not forgive himself and let himself become happy. Right behind you has to be without a doubt one of gail giles best novels. 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. I agree that the weakest part of right behind you is the texas portion. And most of what we understand is that people what. Right behind you by gail giles is a new take into the mind of a child killer. To ask other readers questions about right behind you, please sign up. 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. See all books authored by gail giles, including what happened to cass mcbride. Right behind you will be enjoyed by teens and adults, though enjoy isnt the right word, due. 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. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
She loves pets, chocolate, good movies, good books, and. 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 book cover, description, publication history. Gail giless previous novel, what happened to cass mcbride. To say that right behind you is a page turner is an understatement. Kip spends a stretch of time in a catatonic state, unable to deal with what hes done, and he ends up in a juvenile ward for violent offenders. Right behind you download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Right behind you by gail giles by cheyenne berandi on prezi.
Same difference by siobhan vivian totals for february. Popular, attractive and star of the swimming team, he seems to have the perfect life. Kip and his father live a spartan life in alaska until nineyearold kip, in a jealous rage, sets a neighboring boy. The beginning line of right behind you is not figurative in any way, shape, or form. If she was alive, i wouldnt be handcuffed to a table in an. In what ways does this ambiguity add interest to the story. Right behind you is a great followup thriller by lisa gardner. Her second novel, dead girls dont write letters, was an ala top 10 quick pick 2003 and a book sense 76 selection. 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. 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 when he was nine years old, kip mcfarland murdered another child.
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