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. See all books authored by gail giles, including right behind you, and shattering glass, and more on thriftbooks. She has won several awards for her work, including the an ala best of the best book. 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. Susan beth pfeffer fans will come away with a greater understanding of redemption and forgiveness. 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. Right behind you by gail giles book trailer bolbi369. Giles catapults readers into this story of rage and redemption. It begins in rural alaska, where nineyearold kip lives alone with his father.
Gail giles is the author of several books for young adults, including shattering glass, what happened to cass mcbride. Aug 01, 2012 gail giles is the author of four young adult novels. Due right behind you by gail giles pdf free to the discovery of radioactivity, scientists were. The major conflict of the novel is that kip can not forgive himself and let himself become happy. I thought id have a hard time getting into it because, hello, its about a boy who killed someone. 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. And unlike other ya protagonists, hes got great parents. Right behind you by gail giles book cover, description, publication history. Gail giles books list of books by author gail giles. Right behind you by gail giles little, brown books for young.
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. Patrick jones giles succeeds at revealing the humanity of someone who has committed an inhuman act. Write about one or more of the following in your journal. 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, giles s next book, is a dark story of redemption. It was published by little, brown books for young readers and has a total of 304 pages in the book. 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. 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. Sep 01, 2007 right behind you by gail giles is a new take into the mind of a child killer. Guilty of the worst crime on his ward, kip is the most civilized and intelligent child there, and at, he is freed. In the above nursery rhyme, a child addresses a star an imaginary idea. Right behind you by gail giles in doc, fb2, txt download ebook. This story has been part of kip mcfarlands life ever since he was nine years old. Right behind you king county library system overdrive. 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. 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. Sites like sparknotes with a right behind you study guide or cliff notes. However, ive taken the liberty of changing my mind yes, again.
Her second novel, dead girls dont write letters, was an ala top 10 quick pick 2003 and a book sense 76 selection. This is a very quick read but that in no way detracts from its power. Gail giles born september 24 in galveston, texas is an american writer of young adult fiction. It is published at toronto, ontario, canada, in the year 2007 by harper trophy canada. May 27, 2014 gail giles is the author of several books for young adults, including shattering glass, what happened to cass mcbride. What is the short summary of right behind you by gail giles.
Dec 12, 2007 right behind you by gail giles published december 12, 2007 rac. Right behind you by gail giles 2008, paperback for sale. Youll find information about my books, some funny stuff to amuse you, some educational stuff for teachers, and a few tidbits about me. Gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens. Right behind you by gail giles by cheyenne berandi on prezi. Right behind you, giless next book, is a dark story of redemption. On the afternoon of his seventh birthday, i set bobby clarke on fire. I read a lot of books really fast and i took a while to get in this book and i.
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. So opens the story of kip mcfarland, who, when he was 9 years old, was responsible for the murder of a child. 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. Please see the supplementary resources provided below for other helpful content related to this book. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. English 9 summary of right behind you short overview. Gail giles is the author of six young adult novels. 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. 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. She aims to write books about social issues that connect with a teen audience in a realistic way. The title of this book is right behind you and it was written by gail giles.
Right behind you summary and analysis like sparknotes. Now, after years in a juvenile ward, he is ready for a fresh start. Im a bit phys co i like creepy books like for this book right behind you,gail giles. Gail giles is the author of four young adult novels. Gail giles vertelt over what happened to cas mcbride and right behind. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read right behind you. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about availability. Jul 10, 2018 gail giles is the queen of psychological thrillers for teens. I agree that the weakest part of right behind you is the texas portion. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about. Same difference by siobhan vivian totals for february. She loves pets, chocolate, good movies, good books, and sleeping late. Buy the paperback book right behind you by gail giles at indigo.
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. Until the day i spilled chocolate syrup on one of my clo. Jan 23, 2008 still, right behind you is very easy to read. How can kip tell anyone that he really isor wasa murderer. Right behind you is an emotional examination of guilt, resilience, and how we define ourselves. You wont find out how old i am or how much i weigh. Right behind you by gail giles published december 12, 2007 rac, realistic fiction 1 comment tags. 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 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 by gail giles overdrive rakuten overdrive. When kip was nine, he set bobby clarke on fire and then spent the next four years in a mental ward for dangerous juveniles. He needs to decide whether or not he deserves to live a normal life when. If you like giles, you might also like alex flinn or a. 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. Gail giles when he was nine years old, kip mcfarland murdered another child. It is an excellent read, especially for those who arent as keen or passionate in novels. Right behind you will be enjoyed by teens and adults, though enjoy isnt the right word, due to the heavy contact.
Dark song, a fastpaced psychological thriller about a girl who falls hard for the wrong boy, was released on september 7, 2010. 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. Also includes sites with a short overview, synopsis, book report, or summary of gail giless right behind you. 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. 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. You can connect to my blog and link to other author sites.
And i know that with her last release, i stated that what happened to cass mcbride. Right behind you has to be without a doubt one of gail giles best novels. Right behind you by gail giles is a new take into the mind of a child killer. Right behind you tells the story of a boy trying to deal with the demons from his childhood, while. Right behind you is a story about rage and redemption, guilt and forgiveness. The moral of the story is a young boy lighting a child on fire, thus having. But the ghosts of his past soon demand justice, and he must reveal his painful secret. Right behind you is an anthology of nine spooky stories from g. Nov 01, 2008 download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read right behind you. After living for over four years in a ward with hardened juvenile offenders, kip is declared rehabilitated. The messenger an imaginative young boy has a lifechanging encounter.
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