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The Killer's Cousin Library Edition
Contributor(s): Werlin, Nancy (Author), Podehl, Nick (Read by)

ISBN: 1423380789 ISBN-13: 9781423380788
Publisher: Brilliance Audio

OUR PRICE: $46.72

Binding Type: Compact Disc - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: February 2009
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Annotation: After being accused and acquitted in the death of his girlfriend, seventeen-year-old David is sent to live with his aunt, uncle, and young cousin to avoid the media frenzy. But all is not well at his relativesa (TM) house. His aunt and uncle are not speaking, and twelve-year-old Lily seems intent on making Davida (TM)s life a torment. And them therea (TM)s the issue of his older cousin Kathya (TM)s mysterious death some years back. As things grow more and more tense, David starts to wonder a" is there something else that his family is trying to hide from?
a oeThis novela (TM)s gothic flavor, compelling minor charactersa ]and subtle exploration of guilt and complicity add texture to this tense psychological drama.a a" Publishers Weekly, starred review

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Fiction | Social Themes - Physical & Emotional Abuse (see Also Social Themes - Sexual
- Juvenile Fiction | Mysteries, Espionage, & Detective Stories

Dewey: FIC

Age Level: 14-17

Grade Level: 9-12

Physical Information: 1.1" H x 6.9" W x 6.4" L (0.45 lbs) 5 pages

Themes:
- Cultural Region - New England
- Geographic Orientation - Massachusetts
- Topical - Family

Features: Ikids, Price on Product, Unabridged

Review Citations: Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2009 pg. 332
Booklist Editors Choice/Media 01/01/2010 pg. 16

Descriptions, Reviews, Etc.

Contributor Bio(s): Werlin, Nancy: - NANCY WERLIN was born in Massachusetts, where she still lives. In writing for teenagers, she always strives to combine the emotional intensity of a coming-of-age story with the page-turning tension of a suspense thriller. Nancy's books have won numerous awards and accolades, including the Edgar award for The Killer's Cousin, which was also named one of the "100 Best of the Best for the 21st Century" by the American Library Association. Her most recent book, The Rules of Survival, was a National Book Award Finalist. Visit her web site at www.nancywerlin.com

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