Tell
- Publisher
- Orca Book Publishers
- Initial publish date
- Sep 2006
- Subjects
- Law & Crime, Blended Families, Mysteries & Detective Stories
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- ISBN
- 9781554697281
- Publish Date
- Sep 2006
- List Price
- $13.99
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Description
When his step-father Phil is shot dead in an apparent robbery, David becomes the prime suspect. Where was David that night, and what does he know about Phil?
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About the author
Norah McClintock est l’auteure de plus de 40 livres, dont ceux des collections Chloe & Levesque, Mike & Riel et Robyn Hunter Mysteries, tous publiés chez Scholastic Canada. Les livres de Norah ont été traduits dans une douzaine de langues. Elle a remporté le prix Arthur Ellis dans la catégorie du meilleur roman policier jeunesse et beaucoup d’autres récompenses. Native de Montréal, Norah a obtenu un baccalauréat en histoire de l’Université McGill. Une mer de chagrin est son premier roman historique. «Il est temps d’utiliser toutes ces connaissances en histoire», a-t-elle dit. Norah vit maintenant à Toronto.
Norah McClintock is the author of Tell and Snitch, both Orca Soundings novels. Norah lives in Toronto, Ontario.
Awards
- Commended, Texas Library Association (TLA) TAYSHAS List
- Nominated, Stellar Book Award
- Commended, Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) Quick Picks
- Commended, Canadian Children's Book Centre (CCBC) Our Choice
- Short-listed, Texas Library Association (TLA) TAYSHAS List
- Commended, Resource Links, The Year's Best Books
Excerpt: Tell (by (author) Norah McClintock)
"He said they want to talk to you, David."
"They?" I said. "The cops?"
She nodded.
"What for?" I don't think I ever worked harder at getting just two words out of my mouth. I tried to sound like I had no idea what the cops would want with me.
Editorial Reviews
"Highly Recommended."
Canadian Book Review Annual
"A well-written, compelling story to be enjoyed by [a] YA audience, especially male readers."
KLIATT
"The short length, quick pace and elements of mystery combine to make this thriller another Orca Sounding title that will appeal to many readers."
NMRLS Youth Services Book Review
"A beautifully written book. [The author] can definitely keep the reader attached and interested. A great read!"
TeensReadToo.com
"Fast-paced and edgy…Tell will satisfy any reader eager to solve a case…A clever, modern who-done-it. Highly Recommended."
CM Magazine