The Keeper

Author: McCall, Guadalupe Garcia

Edition: Unabridged

Format: MP3 Audio

Details: Review Part new-kid-in-town coming-of-age story, part supernatural thriller.-- "Kirkus Reviews" Product Description MP3 CD FormatInspired by a terrifying true story, acclaimed author Guadalupe Garcia McCall creates a twisty tale about a boy desperately trying to survive in a new town with a secret past.James always knew moving from Texas to Oregon was going to be horrible.. But no sooner have he and his family arrived in their "perfect" new home in their "perfect" new town than he starts getting mysterious letters from someone called the Keeper. Someone who claims to be watching him. Someone who is looking for "young blood."James and his sister, Ava, are obviously in danger. But the problem with having a history of playing practical jokes is that no one believes James--not even his parents. Now James and Ava need to figure out who is sending the letters before they become the next victims in their neighborhood's long history of missing children.Because one thing is clear: Uncovering the truth about the Keeper is the only thing that will keep them alive. About the Author Guadalupe Garcia McCall was born in Mexico and moved to Texas as a young girl, keeping close ties with family on both sides of the border. Trained in Theater Arts and English, she now teaches English/Language Arts at a junior high school. Her poems for adults have appeared in more than twenty literary journals. McCall is an up-and-coming talent whose debut YA novel, Under the Mesquite, won the Pura Belpré Award and was named a Morris Award finalist. McCall lives with her husband and their three sons in the San Antonio, Texas, area. You can find her on the Web at guadalupegarciamccall.com.

EAN: 9798200857944

Release Date: 08-02-2022

Package Dimensions: 6.6 x 5.4 x 0.7 inches

Languages: english

Binding: Audio CD