We might mask these fears, we might even deny them, but they emerge when least expected and then they begin to encroach upon every aspect of our lives. Two speddiesspecial ed studentsgraduate high school and move in with a kind but sometimes misguided older woman. Gail giles born september 24 in galveston, texas is an american writer of young adult fiction. Kips voice sounded rusty because he hadnt talked at all for 5 weeks and it is. Gail giles is the author of six young adult novels. And i know that with her last release, i stated that what happened to cass mcbride. After living for over four years in a ward with hardened juvenile offenders, kip is declared rehabilitated. 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.
I never knew exactly why, there was too much to pick from. He is also a boy you would probably never meet in real life. In chapter one, it starts off by saying i guess, really, we each hated him for a different reason, but we didnt realize it until the day we killed him. 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. Sep 18, 2010 a book trailer for right behind you by gail giles. Right behind you by gail giles by cheyenne berandi on prezi. 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. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. She has won several awards for her work, including the an ala best of the best book.
Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Buy the paperback book right behind you by gail giles at indigo. When kip was nine, he set bobby clarke on fire and then spent the next four years in a mental ward for dangerous juveniles. Pdf right behind you download full pdf book download. Readers will learn about mistakes, judgment, self loathing, remorse and learning to forgive, though not forget. Evan writes a song about it that just happens to be the fastest rising song on the billboard charts ever. 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. When he was nine years old, kip mcfarland murdered another child. She aims to write books about social issues that connect with a teen audience in a realistic way. This story has been part of kip mcfarlands life ever since he was nine years old. Aug 31, 2014 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. Once in a while a writer comes along who really changes the way things are done.
Shattering glass essaysshattering glass by gail giles is a very suspenseful and disturbing look at what it takes to be popular. 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. This book will be the focus of many of our ongoing classroom projects. The book i read was right behind you by gail giles, which starts with a young 8 year old boy named kip who lives in alaska with his father. I guess, really, we each hated him for a different reason, but we didnt realize it until the day we killed him. Do you think the hungry ghost is a good way of describing kips guilt.
I think the theme of this story is to always rust yourself no matter what. It was published by little, brown books for young readers and has a total of 304 pages in the book. Throughout the year, we will be focusing on a modern young adult novel called, right behind you, written by gail giles. Once you ve completed the book, explain why this is appropriate. Over a world of first kisses and hands touching and someone you re falling in love with. Remote work advice from the largest allremote company. Right behind you by gail giles is a new take into the mind of a child killer.
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. Right behind you will be enjoyed by teens and adults, though enjoy isnt the right word, due to the heavy contact. Right behind you by gail giles book trailer youtube. The major conflict of the novel is that kip can not forgive himself and let himself become happy. Once youve completed the book, explain why this is appropriate. A 2015 schneider family book award winner with gentle humor and unflinching realism, gail giles tells the gritty, ultimately hopeful story of two special ed teenagers entering the adult world. I chose gail giles as author of the month for january because of her contribution to the field of teen literature. Gail giles published may 27th, 2014 by candlewick press. 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. 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. Kip and his father live a spartan life in alaska until nineyearold kip, in a jealous rage, sets a neighboring boy. 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. Her father lost his job, and her family is crumbling apart.
The story of a boy making a mistake that would affect him for the rest of his life. 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. 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 has to be without a doubt one of gail giles best novels. The prologue mentions sam, though we dont learn till halfway through the book whether sam is a young man or woman. The song the predators heart sings when it hears the heart of the prey. 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. In what ways does this ambiguity add interest to the story. The end recommendation theme i recommend this book to people who like a book thats has serious real life situations because this book has very good life situations to talk about like being a murderer. With gentle humor and unflinching realism, gail giles tells the gritty, ultimately hopeful story of two special ed teenagers entering the adult world. Right behind you by gail giles book 21 editions published between 2007 and 2010 in 3 languages and held by 1,254 worldcat member libraries worldwide. The thing that connects these stories is the emotion of our inner fears that resides in all of us. Kip stayed in a near catatonic state for about 5 weeks. A gutting and distinctive premise combined with a strong ya voice mixed with potent writing make right behind you a visceral read.
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