Shine

By Lauren Myracle

Book Overview

When her best guy friend falls victim to what seems like a vicious hate crime, 16-year-old Cat sets out to discover who in her small town did it. Richly atmospheric, this daring mystery mines the secrets of a tightly knit Southern community and examines the strength of will it takes to go against everyone you know in the name of justice. Against a backdrop of poverty, clannishness, drugs, and intolerance, Myracle has crafted a harrowing coming-of-age tale couched in a deeply intelligent mystery. Smart, fearless, and compassionate, this is an unforgettable work from a beloved author. Praise for Shine "Cat eventually uncovers the truth in a cliffhanging climax in which she confronts fear, discovers that love is stronger than hate and truly 'shines.' Raw, realistic and compelling." - Kirkus Reviews "The page-turning mystery and Cat's inspiring trajectory of self-realization will draw readers in and give them plenty to ponder." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books "Dramatic in both content and presentation." - Los Angeles Times "Myracle captures well the regret that many feel for things in their past about which they are ashamed. Cat's reflections on these moments are spot-on." - School Library Journal AWARD: WINNER: Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award for young adult fiction

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419701843
• ISBN13: 9781419701849
• Release Date: January 2012
• Publisher: Amulet Paperbacks
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 1.0" x 5.4"
• Age Range: 14 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 9 to Postsecondary