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Kill Switch

Kill Switch

Kill Switch
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Kill Switch Hardback - 2012

by Lynch, Chris

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Daniel simply wants to spend one last summer with his grandfather, Da, before his move to college and Da's dementia pull them apart. But when Da starts to let things slip about a secret life, Daniel must protect him from old "friends" who intend to make sure Da stays quiet.

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Simon & Schuster, Incorporated. Used - Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
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  • Title Kill Switch
  • Author Lynch, Chris
  • Binding Hardback
  • Edition First Printing
  • Condition Used - Good
  • Pages 176
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Simon & Schuster, Incorporated
  • Publication date 2012-04
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 2069055-6
  • ISBN 9781416927020 / 1416927026
  • Weight 0.57 lbs (0.26 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.9 in (21.08 x 13.97 x 2.29 cm)
  • Age range 13 to 17 years
  • Grade levels 8 - 12
  • Reading level 690
  • Themes
    • Topical: Family
  • Category Young Adult Fiction
  • Library of Congress subjects Memory, Old age
  • Library of Congress Catalogue Number 2010047773
  • Dewey Decimal Code FIC
  • Quantity available 1

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Reader reviews for Kill Switch

From the publisher

Some things are best left forgotten. A gripping account of espionage and loyalty from National Book Award Finalist Chris Lynch.

All Daniel wants to do is spend one last summer with his grandfather before he moves away for college and his grandfather's dementia pulls them apart. But when his dear old Da starts to let things slip about the job he used to hold--people he's killed, countries he's overthrown--old work "friends" show up to make sure he stays quiet. Was his grandfather really involved in a world of assassinations and coups, or are the stories just delusions of a crumbling mind? On the run from the police (and possibly something worse) before he has time to find out, Daniel may have to sacrifice everything to protect his grandfather from those who would do him harm.

Media reviews

Citations

  • Booklist, 03/01/2012, Page 76
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 06/01/2012, Page 0
  • Horn Book Magazine, 03/01/2012, Page 113
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2012, Page 104
  • Kirkus Reviews, 02/01/2012, Page 0
  • Publishers Weekly, 04/30/2012, Page 0
  • School Library Journal, 03/01/2012, Page 165
  • Voice of Youth Advocates, 08/01/2012, Page 264

About the author

Chris Lynch is the award-winning author of several highly acclaimed young adult novels, including Printz Honor Book Freewill, Iceman, Gypsy Davey, and Shadow Boxer--all ALA Best Books for Young Adults--as well as Killing Time in Crystal City, Little Blue Lies, Pieces, Kill Switch, Angry Young Man, and Inexcusable, which was a National Book Award finalist and the recipient of six starred reviews. Chris is the author of middle grade novel Walkin' the Dog. He holds an MA from the writing program at Emerson College. He teaches in the creative writing MFA program at Lesley University. He lives in Boston and in Scotland.
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