Truth (Orca Soundings) [Paperback]

Tanya Lloyd Kyi (Author)

Book Description

Series: Orca Soundings | Publication Date: September 1, 2003

When an adult neighbor is brutally murdered during a high-school house party, everyone in school seems to have an idea who did it, but no one will go to the police. Jen was there and saw the body and she has her own ideas about who is responsible. As a reporter for the school TV show, she decides to try and uncover the truth and discover if a classmate's increasingly violent behavior is to blame. When she and others begin digging too deeply, violence flares in the small community. Finally, Jen is forced to take a stand, one that may cost her more than she could imagine.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"[A] tightly written hi-lo mystery...Recommended." (Canadian Book Review Annual 20031201)

"Carefully crafted for reluctant readers, the novel is riveting, fast paced and suspenseful. It will especially appeal to female teen readers who will easily relate to the main character's experiences...Kyi is deadly accurate in her characterization of teens and their code of silence. The subject matter and plot are complex, making the novel a satisfying read. Highly recommended." (CM Magazine )

"With a solid plot and likable characters, this novel holds the reader's attention all the way through." (Resource Links )

"Explore[s] universal themes of truth and justice and their relation to teenage culture, with appeal to readers of all abilities." (VOYA )

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It was a redheaded man sprawled across the floor in Ian's parents' room, one arm up as if he'd rolled out of bed. His arm was twisted, and the back of his head was wet with blood.
Just breathe, I tell myself as I drum my fingernails on the dining room table. Don't think about it. If you think about it, Officer Wells is going to know. And he doesn't know anything. He's not looking for you anyway. I make my fingers stop tapping.
(20030101)

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 155143265X
• ISBN-13: 978-1551432656
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 3.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #596,656 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #90 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Social Situations > Peer Pressure
  • #97 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Teens > Social Issues > Violence

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4.0 out of 5 stars A CSI/Law & Order book, November 27, 2005

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9rac3 "Grace" (California) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Truth (Orca Soundings) (Paperback)

This first novel by Tanya Lloyd Kyi will appeal to CSI/Law & Order fans. At 3 a.m., the police come to question Jen Forester. She was at Ian Klassen's party last night, and a man was found beaten to death there. She lies to the police that she didn't see anything, thinking the whole thing would blow over. But weeks later, she gathers clues and thinks she knows who did it. The problem is that everyone knows who did it, but no one wants to tell and get in trouble.

This is a good mystery/suspense book, and anyone who watches crime shows should read it. But I think the book should've been longer and had more details and information about the characters. But, all in all, this is a well-written mystery book.

4.0 out of 5 stars Short teen mystery, January 18, 2012

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Heidi G - See all my reviews

This review is from: Truth (Orca Soundings) (Paperback)

Thanks to Puget Sound Council for a review copy. Jen can't get the image of the red-haired man out of her mind--the man she saw dead at a house party. She isn't surprised when a policeman wants to question her about the dead man at three in the morning. Who told the cops she was there? Should she tell what she saw or just keep quiet? Most people at the party probably suspect the same teen that Jen does but no one wants to make a stand against the bully. The writing is authentic to teen voices and emotions. It will be a hit with middle- and high school readers, those who need high interest-low reading level and also those who are looking for a quick mystery, teen drama read.

5.0 out of 5 stars KMAN"S REVIEW of TRUTH, March 20, 2011

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kelton Jenkins - See all my reviews

This review is from: Truth: Orca Soundings (Turtleback)

I really liked this book. I give it a five out of five rating. This book kept me guessing who the murder was. This book was really fantastic. I t was really thrilling. It was just like watching Law & Order except reading it instead. it kept me reading and it will you to. For Tanya Lloyd Kyi's first book that she wrote this was a really good book. I was hoping to find others that she wrote but i couldn't and that is to bad. I can not wait till she writes more books.