Girl Who Was Supposed to Die by April Henry (2014, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSquare Fish
ISBN-101250044375
ISBN-139781250044372
eBay Product ID (ePID)172531366

Product Key Features

Book TitleGirl Who Was Supposed to Die
Number of Pages240 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2014
TopicMysteries & Detective Stories, General, Thrillers & Suspense
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Young Adult Fiction
AuthorApril Henry
FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight7.4 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.4 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
ReviewsSuggest this one to fans of Stefan Petrucha's Split (Walker, 2010) and Matt Whyman's Icecore (2007) and Goldstrike (2010, both S & S) for a good adrenaline rush with the tiniest hint of romance., The novel only spans a few days, and Henry's airtight plotting and efficient, stylized writing brings tension into each scene. Shrewd characterizations lend additional substance to this adrenaline-inducing read., "The novel only spans a few days, and Henry's airtight plotting and efficient, stylized writing brings tension into each scene. Shrewd characterizations lend additional substance to this adrenaline-inducing read." - Publishers Weekly "Suggest this one to fans of Stefan Petrucha's Split and Matt Whyman's Icecore and Goldstrike for a good adrenaline rush with the tiniest hint of romance." - School Library Journal "April Henry has it down with her taut mysteries, and The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die is as good as her other works. Suspense and tension build from the first page-in which men are taking Cady out to kill her-to the last, as she uncovers the secrets in this eco-thriller." - School Library Journal "Older Jack and Jill readers will find themselves unable to put down this book until they reach the stunning conclusion." - Jack and Jill magazine"Henry is a dependable best-selling force in both adult and YA worlds, and this book is tailor-made to please her fan base." - Booklist "Henry delivers another speedy, suspenseful mystery, this one reminiscent of Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne books." - Publishers Weekly Praise for The Night She Disappeared :"The reader must wait with baited breath to see when and if the characters will uncover the truth as the suspense builds to a fever pitch near the end of the book." - VOYA "Fans of intense page-turners . . . will love this one." - School Library Journal "It's a riveting story. . . . Each chapter is a surprise, and the tension builds steadily until the inevitable climactic face off." - Publishers Weekly Praise for Girl, Stolen : An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Quick Pick for Young Adults "Constantly interesting and suspenseful." - Kirkus Reviews "Thoroughly exciting." - Booklist "Readers will be hard-pressed to put this one down before its heart-pounding conclusion." - School Library Journal "Be ready to be startled and inspired as the story reaches its climax. Readers will race to the end." - The Strand Magazine "The pace is impeccable, becoming rapidly more frantic as Cheyenne realizes her chances for success are dwindling. In addition, the premise itself is powerfully realistic and compelling, with one small incident (Griffin's jumping into a car that had the keys in the ignition) snowballing into a nightmare series of events that will change everyone." - BCCB "Henry spins a captivating tale that shifts between Cheyenne's and Griffin's thoughts. Both are well-built, complex characters, trapped in their own ways by life's circumstances, which-paired with a relentlessly fast pace-ensures a tense read." - Publishers Weekly, "April Henry has it down with her taut mysteries, and The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die is as good as her other works. Suspense and tension build from the first page-in which men are taking Cady out to kill her-to the last, as she uncovers the secrets in this eco-thriller." - School Library Journal  "Older Jack and Jill readers will find themselves unable to put down this book until they reach the stunning conclusion." -Jack and Mill Magazine "Henry is a dependable best-selling force in both adult and YA worlds, and this book is tailor-made to please her fan base." - Booklist  "Henry (The Night She Disappeared) delivers another speedy, suspenseful mystery, this one reminiscent of Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne books." - Publishers Weekly  , "The novel only spans a few days, and Henry's airtight plotting and efficient, stylized writing brings tension into each scene. Shrewd characterizations lend additional substance to this adrenaline-inducing read." -- Publishers Weekly "Suggest this one to fans of Stefan Petrucha's Split (Walker, 2010) and Matt Whyman's Icecore (2007) and Goldstrike (2010, both S & S) for a good adrenaline rush with the tiniest hint of romance." -- School Library Journal "April Henry has it down with her taut mysteries, and The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die is as good as her other works. Suspense and tension build from the first page--in which men are taking Cady out to kill her--to the last, as she uncovers the secrets in this eco-thriller." -- School Library Journal "Older Jack and Jill readers will find themselves unable to put down this book until they reach the stunning conclusion." -- Jack and Mill Magazine "Henry is a dependable best-selling force in both adult and YA worlds, and this book is tailor-made to please her fan base." -- Booklist "Henry (The Night She Disappeared) delivers another speedy, suspenseful mystery, this one reminiscent of Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne books." -- Publishers Weekly "The reader must wait with baited breath to see when and if the characters will uncover the truth as the suspense builds to a fever pitch near the end of the book." -- VOYA on The Night She Disappeared "Fans of intense page-turners . . . will love this one." -- School Library Journal on The Night She Disappeared "It's a riveting story. . . . Each chapter is a surprise, and the tension builds steadily until the inevitable climactic face off." -- Publishers Weekly on The Night She Disappeared "Constantly interesting and suspenseful." -- Kirkus Reviews on Girl, Stolen "Thoroughly exciting." -- Booklist on Girl, Stolen "Readers will be hard-pressed to put this one down before its heart-pounding conclusion." -- School Library Journal on Girl, Stolen "Be ready to be startled and inspired as the story reaches its climax. Readers will race to the end." -- The Strand Magazine on Girl, Stolen "The pace is impeccable, becoming rapidly more frantic as Cheyenne realizes her chances for success are dwindling. In addition, the premise itself is powerfully realistic and compelling, with one small incident (Griffin's jumping into a car that had the keys in the ignition) snowballing into a nightmare series of events that will change everyone." -- BCCB on Girl, Stolen "Henry spins a captivating tale that shifts between Cheyenne's and Griffin's thoughts. Both are well-built, complex characters, trapped in their own ways by life's circumstances, which--paired with a relentlessly fast pace--ensures a tense read." -- Publishers Weekly on Girl, Stolen, The pace is impeccable, becoming rapidly more frantic as Cheyenne realizes her chances for success are dwindling. In addition, the premise itself is powerfully realistic and compelling, with one small incident (Griffin's jumping into a car that had the keys in the ignition) snowballing into a nightmare series of events that will change everyone., It's a riveting story. . . . Each chapter is a surprise, and the tension builds steadily until the inevitable climactic face off., April Henry has it down with her taut mysteries, and The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die is as good as her other works. Suspense and tension build from the first page--in which men are taking Cady out to kill her--to the last, as she uncovers the secrets in this eco-thriller., Older Jack and Jill readers will find themselves unable to put down this book until they reach the stunning conclusion., The reader must wait with baited breath to see when and if the characters will uncover the truth as the suspense builds to a fever pitch near the end of the book., Henry (The Night She Disappeared) delivers another speedy, suspenseful mystery, this one reminiscent of Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne books., "The novel only spans a few days, and Henry's airtight plotting and efficient, stylized writing brings tension into each scene. Shrewd characterizations lend additional substance to this adrenaline-inducing read." -- Publishers Weekly "Suggest this one to fans of Stefan Petrucha's Split (Walker, 2010) and Matt Whyman's Icecore (2007) and Goldstrike (2010, both S & S) for a good adrenaline rush with the tiniest hint of romance." -- School Library Journal "April Henry has it down with her taut mysteries, and The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die is as good as her other works. Suspense and tension build from the first page-in which men are taking Cady out to kill her-to the last, as she uncovers the secrets in this eco-thriller." - School Library Journal   "Older Jack and Jill readers will find themselves unable to put down this book until they reach the stunning conclusion." - Jack and Mill Magazine   "Henry is a dependable best-selling force in both adult and YA worlds, and this book is tailor-made to please her fan base." --  Booklist   "Henry (The Night She Disappeared) delivers another speedy, suspenseful mystery, this one reminiscent of Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne books."-- Publishers Weekly   Praise for The Night She Disappeared : "The reader must wait with baited breath to see when and if the characters will uncover the truth as the suspense builds to a fever pitch near the end of the book." - VOYA "Fans of intense page-turners . . . will love this one." - School Library Journal "It's a riveting story. . . . Each chapter is a surprise, and the tension builds steadily until the inevitable climactic face off." - Publishers Weekly   Praise for Girl, Stolen :  An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Quick Pick for Young Adults   "Constantly interesting and suspenseful." - Kirkus Reviews   "Thoroughly exciting." - Booklist   "Readers will be hard-pressed to put this one down before its heart-pounding conclusion." - School Library Journal "Be ready to be startled and inspired as the story reaches its climax. Readers will race to the end." - The Strand Magazine "The pace is impeccable, becoming rapidly more frantic as Cheyenne realizes her chances for success are dwindling. In addition, the premise itself is powerfully realistic and compelling, with one small incident (Griffin's jumping into a car that had the keys in the ignition) snowballing into a nightmare series of events that will change everyone." - BCCB "Henry spins a captivating tale that shifts between Cheyenne's and Griffin's thoughts. Both are well-built, complex characters, trapped in their own ways by life's circumstances, which-paired with a relentlessly fast pace-ensures a tense read." - Publishers Weekly, Henry is a dependable best-selling force in both adult and YA worlds, and this book is tailor-made to please her fan base., Henry spins a captivating tale that shifts between Cheyenne's and Griffin's thoughts. Both are well-built, complex characters, trapped in their own ways by life's circumstances, which--paired with a relentlessly fast pace--ensures a tense read., The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die :"April Henry has it down with her taut mysteries, and The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die is as good as her other works. Suspense and tension build from the first page-in which men are taking Cady out to kill her-to the last, as she uncovers the secrets in this eco-thriller." - School Library Journal "Older Jack and Jill readers will find themselves unable to put down this book until they reach the stunning conclusion." - Jack and Jill Magazine "Henry is a dependable best-selling force in both adult and YA worlds, and this book is tailor-made to please her fan base." - Booklist  "Henry delivers another speedy, suspenseful mystery, this one reminiscent of Robert Ludlum's Jason Bourne books." - Publishers Weekly
Grade FromNinth Grade
Grade ToTwelfth Grade
Dewey Decimal813.6
Synopsis"Take her out back and finish her off." She doesn't know who she is. She doesn't know where she is, or why. All she knows when she comes to in a ransacked cabin is that there are two men arguing over whether or not to kill her. And that she must run. In her riveting style, April Henry crafts a nail-biting thriller involving murder, identity theft, and biological warfare. Follow Cady and Ty (her accidental savior turned companion), as they race against the clock to stay alive, in The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die . This title has Common Core connections.

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