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SHINE

Author Information
Author's Last Name: 
Myracle
Author's First Name: 
Lauren
Publisher: 
Amulet
Publication Month: 
May
Publication Date: 
2011
2013 Nomination (not yet selected): 

Cat's friend Patrick is a victim of a hate crime targeting gays. She becomes obsessed with finding out what happened the night of Patrick's attack. As she investigates, the gritty elements of her small southern town are exposed. 14 and Up. Kathie Weinberg

Cat searches for justice while her friend Patrick lies in a coma, victimized by a brutal hate crime targeting his sexual orientation. This chilling mystery explores small-town culture, friendship, and bigotry.

Comments

Meeting Notes for June

by ladamson - 06/20/2011 - 6:34am
Meeting Notes for June 17

Positive Comments:

  •  This story has a good mystery aspect, like a small-town "who-done-it."
  •  This book is much better than the author’s previous titles.
  •  The main character is interesting because of her development after her initial cluelessness.

Concerns:

  •  The mystery is apparent way before the ending. 
  •  The story's villain does not have to deal with issues in the ending that wraps up too easily.

Meeting Notes May 20

by ladamson - 05/24/2011 - 12:42pm
Meeting Notes May 20
  • Needs more readers.