Palmers Gate

By Barry Varela

Set in a small working-class town near the South Jersey shore, "Palmers Gate" describes 11-year-old Robby Cleff's attempts to understand and befriend the classmate who lives next door. Colleen Gardner is a childlike, virtually silent girl who may or may not be hiding a chilling secret. Sparely written but emotionally charged, the story builds to a powerful, indeed incendiary climax.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596430737
• ISBN13: 9781596430730
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Roaring Brook Press
• Length: 101 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.6" x 5.8"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

Palmers Gate

A well written and engaging read. Mr. Varela is an extraordinary talent. I look forward to enjoying more of his work in the future.