The Unprotected Witness [Mass Market Paperback]

James Stevenson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 11, 1999

In this spellbinding sequel to The Bones in the Cliff, Pete''s summer of fear is finally over. No more ly ing low on Cutlass island, or so he thinks but there has bee n a betrayal, and what follows is a terrifying pursuit for P eter and his friend. '

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Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

PW's starred review of this sequel to the thriller The Bones in the Cliff called it "just as skillfully craftedAand even more hair-raising." Ages 12-up. (June)
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From School Library Journal

Grade 4-6. In this sequel to The Bones in the Cliff (Greenwillow, 1995), Pete is trying to adapt to his new life in Manhattan with his friend Rootie and her wealthy grandmother. The first part of the book is rather slow; it begins with the murder of his father, who is in a witness protection program in Missouri, but then flashes back to their life on the run from the Mafia, and also explores Pete's alienation at his privileged Manhattan private school. Readers who stick with this section will be rewarded by the sensitive and wry portrayal of Pete and his relationships with his alcoholic father and with the exuberant Rootie. The pace begins to zoom in the second half of the book. At his father's funeral in Missouri, a man furtively passes Pete a letter, whispering that it is from his father. Too upset to open it immediately, he later discovers that it is a coded message meant to lead him to stolen money. Members of the Mafia have been watching Pete and waiting for just such an opportunity, however, so when the boy goes after it, they're ready to move in. The suspense mounts to an almost unbearable level as Pete and his friends attempt to get to the treasure before the bad guys get them. Eminently satisfying as a sequel, The Unprotected Witness also stands well on its own. Hand it to any kid who craves suspense.?Eva Mitnick, Los Angeles Public Library
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Laurel Leaf (May 11, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0440228204
• ISBN-13: 978-0440228202
• Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 4.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,165,771 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the unprotected witness, March 24, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Unprotected Witness (Mass Market Paperback)

A great thriller to any one who likes mysterys

NOT ONCE GETS BORING

This is the best book I ever read!

If you like mysterys READ THIS BOOK

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE BEST BOOK, March 24, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Unprotected Witness (Mass Market Paperback)

If your like mysterys you will really like this book. This book is the best book I ever read.

-Frank

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars MY REVIEW, October 7, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: The Unprotected Witness (Library Binding)

this book was very good...it was intense but not overly ..i enjoyed it over the summer cause it wasnt to difficult it was almost to easy so it didnt take alot of efort...and the price i bought it for was great..i was only 25cents at the library discount section ...very worth the price..it is intresting but could have been better..