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Scott Free: A Thriller by the Author of EVEN STEVEN and NATHAN'S RUN by John Gilstrap |
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Twelve-year-old Nathan Bailey, accused of murdering a cop, becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt even as a vicious hit man is closing in on him. Orphaned and alone, Nathan has no one to count on but himself. To stay alive he must exercise all his agility and cleverness. And ironically, he finds his honesty is the best weapon he has as he wins the trust of a radio talk-show host and pleads his case to a rapt nation. This debut novel by John Gilstrap has created an international sensation. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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YA. If John Grisham and Charles Dickens were to collaborate, this book could be the result, for The Client and Oliver Twist both come to mind when reading Gilstrap's first novel. It's a page-turner with a star-crossed, brave young hero. Nathan, a 12-year-old orphan, is locked up in a juvenile-detention center after stealing a car belonging to his no-good guardian. The boy escapes after killing a guard in self defense, and eludes police with a combination of limited street smarts and dumb luck. While holed up in a vacant house, he tunes into a call-in radio show on which he is the topic of discussion. After hearing a number of adults condemn his behavior, he calls the show and tells his side of the story. YAs will appreciate the courage Nathan shows in confronting his accusers, explaining the circumstances of his actions and convincing many listeners that he is not a killer. The authorities consider Nathan a cop killer and he must keep moving, unaware that a hit man is also on his trail. One officer investigates Nathan's side of the story. It's a race between the good cop and the contract killer to see who finds the boy first. Readers are left to ponder his ultimate fate. A riveting read.?Nancy Karst, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Twelve-year-old Nathan Bailey, accused of murdering a cop, becomes the target of a nationwide manhunt even as a vicious hit man is closing in on him. Orphaned and alone, Nathan has no one to count on but himself. To stay alive he must exercise all his agility and cleverness. And ironically, he finds his honesty is the best weapon he has as he wins the trust of a radio talk-show host and pleads his case to a rapt nation. This debut novel by John Gilstrap has created an international sensation. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
From School Library Journal
YA. If John Grisham and Charles Dickens were to collaborate, this book could be the result, for The Client and Oliver Twist both come to mind when reading Gilstrap's first novel. It's a page-turner with a star-crossed, brave young hero. Nathan, a 12-year-old orphan, is locked up in a juvenile-detention center after stealing a car belonging to his no-good guardian. The boy escapes after killing a guard in self defense, and eludes police with a combination of limited street smarts and dumb luck. While holed up in a vacant house, he tunes into a call-in radio show on which he is the topic of discussion. After hearing a number of adults condemn his behavior, he calls the show and tells his side of the story. YAs will appreciate the courage Nathan shows in confronting his accusers, explaining the circumstances of his actions and convincing many listeners that he is not a killer. The authorities consider Nathan a cop killer and he must keep moving, unaware that a hit man is also on his trail. One officer investigates Nathan's side of the story. It's a race between the good cop and the contract killer to see who finds the boy first. Readers are left to ponder his ultimate fate. A riveting read.?Nancy Karst, Fairfax County Public Library, VA
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Nathan Bailey, Mark Bailey, Uncle Mark, New York, Braddock County, Juvenile Detention Center, Lieutenant Michaels, Ricky Harris, Pitcairn County, Sergeant Hackner, Crisis Unit, Sheriff Murphy, Sniper One, Daniel Petrelli, Judge Verone, Lyle Pointer, Warren Michaels, Hillbilly Tavern, Jesus Christ, Little Rocky Trail, Denise Carpenter, John Ogilsvy, Little Rocky Creek, Baker Fifteen, Charlie Seven New!
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The muffled whump of a distant mortar marked the beginning of the main event. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
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Nathan Bailey, Mark Bailey, Uncle Mark, New York, Braddock County, Juvenile Detention Center, Lieutenant Michaels, Ricky Harris, Pitcairn County, Sergeant Hackner, Crisis Unit, Sheriff Murphy, Sniper One, Daniel Petrelli, Judge Verone, Lyle Pointer, Warren Michaels, Hillbilly Tavern, Jesus Christ, Little Rocky Trail, Denise Carpenter, John Ogilsvy, Little Rocky Creek, Baker Fifteen, Charlie Seven New!
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