Waiting on Wednesday: Period 8


Waiting on Wednesday is a weekly event that is hosted by Jill at Breaking the Spine where she spotlights upcoming releases.

This week I am waiting on. . 
Period 8 
By: Chris Crutcher
Publisher: HarperCollins

Period 8

I am SO excited for a new Crutcher read!! I've been a fan of his for years, going way back to my early teaching days. When it comes to YA that hits home for real kids dealing with real issues, nobody does it better.

Synopsis on GoodReads:

In this full-length novel from Chris Crutcher, his first since the best-selling Deadline, the ultimate bully and the ultimate good guy tangle during Period 8.

Paul "the Bomb" Baum tells the truth. No matter what. It was something he learned at Sunday School. But telling the truth can cause problems, and not minor ones. And as Paulie discovers, finding the truth can be even more problematic. Period 8 is supposed to be that one period in high school where the truth can shine, a safe haven. Only what Paulie and Hannah (his ex-girlfriend, unfortunately) and his other classmates don't know is that the ultimate bully, the ultimate liar, is in their midst. 

Terrifying, thought-provoking, and original, this novel combines all the qualities of a great thriller with the controversy, ethics, and raw emotion of a classic Crutcher story.



Comments

  1. This sounds great! Thanks for bringing it to my attention.

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  2. Haven't heard of this one! Hope you enjoy it once you get a hold of it!

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  3. I haven't heard of this one before, but it sounds like it will be a great book that sticks with you!

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  4. I had no idea Crutcher was writing a new book ! I can't wait for this one either, I love Whale Talk.

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