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Binding: HardcoverEAN: 9780399247750 ISBN: 0399247750 Label: Philomel Manufacturer: Philomel Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 224 Publication Date: May 01, 2008 Publisher: Philomel Reading Level: Young Adult Studio: Philomel Editorial Review: Product Description: Another teen thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of the Spenser mysteries. When a shy high school students body is found washed up on the shore of a quiet New England beach townan apparent suicidefifteen-year-old Terry Novak doesnt know what to think. Something just doesnt add up, so he decides to do some investigating of his own with the help of his best friend, Abby. It doesnt take long before they learn that asking questions puts them in grave danger, and surviving is going to be a fight. Fortunately, Terry has been learning a thing or two about fighting, thanks to a retired boxer named George, who teaches the boy to use his head and always keep his feet set beneath himlessons Terry takes to heart in more ways than one. He will need to. Robert B. Parker, New York Times bestselling author of the Spenser novels, delivers a taut, empowering mystery for young readers. Average Rating:
 Rating:  - A well-crafted teen mysteryFifteen-year-old Terry Novak has two hobbies: learning to box with former fighter George and trying to talk his best friend Abby into kissing him --- and maybe more. A new pastime comes his way when local teen Jason Green washes up on the tide near their small town. Jason was quiet and unassuming, yet his death is blamed on suicide caused by steroid usage. Terry can't believe that is what happened; he thinks Jason had help dying and is determined to prove it. Terry's father lost his ... Read More Rating:  - Mostly BoringI've read just about every Robert B. Parker book and must say that this was one of the worst. I know it is meant for a different audience and is a totally different plot type, but even so, the best thing I could say about it is that it was short. Rating:  - Parker is always guaranteed quality readingThank you Parker for entering the young Adult "ring" again! The quality of Parker's writing shines again - while being timely for teen readers also venturing into areas of examining values; and actions and consequences. Thank you Parker and publishers for putting a book out there for Teens to see they can make a difference, as well as adults are not always role models. Rating: - 3 starsWhen a shy classmate's body is found, everyone assumes he killed himself; that is, everyone but Toby Novak, who does not believe it. With the help of his best friend, Abby, he begins to probe the death, sure he'll discover a murder. Another source of help and support proves to be his mentor, a retired boxer whose lessons in discipline and strength prove invaluable in the investigation. Delving deeply into the politics of his small town high school leads Toby into trouble and dangers better faced ... Read More Rating: - ExcellentThis is a terrific book. The fact that it's a "young adult" novel seems to have concentrated Parker's mind on the basics: plot, theme, character. The situation is simple: a young boy has been found dead on the beach, a seeming suicide. Blood tests reveal steroids. His friend, fifteen year old Terry Novak, refuses to believe it, and enlists the aid of his friends, particularly the beautiful Abby, to solve the mystery. Terry is the Boxer and Abby is the spy, and if the two ... Read More |
