Shock point was recommended to me, well the author was recommended to me by my 12yearold granddaughter. Girl, stolen is another youngadult thriller book by april henry published in 2011. While the violent climax may be upsetting, the book ends on a hopeful note. Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from penguin random house. Cassies loving but clueless and very pregnant mother agrees with. I hated books but when i read girl stolen i was amazed and now shock piont.
Her book shock point was her first youngadult thriller published in 2006. Cassie discovers that her stepfather, rick, a teen psychiatrist, has been illegally prescribing a new. Before she can report him, rick commits cassie to peaceful cove, a boot camp for troubled teens in mexico. If youre writing a shock point essay and need some advice, post your april henry essay question on our facebook page where fellow bookworms are always glad to help. Then it goes to mexico where peaceful cove is located. Buy the paperback book shock point by april henry at indigo.
Before she can report him, rick commits cassie to peaceful cove, a boot camp for troub. Henry packs her first ya novel with the quick action and suspense that will keep even reluctant readers turning the pages. Cassie is the girl who was sent to peaceful cove in mexico. School library journal shock point is a riveting tale of survival and determination, chockfull of suspense and urgency.
Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Cassie discovers that her stepfather, rick, a teen psychiatrist, has b. I saved the last bit of the book for an extra night of reading, just to savor it, and was slightly disappointed with the ending compared to the rest of the book. Before she knows it, rick has her kidnapped and shipped to a school for delinquent kids in mexico. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. May 12, 2017 shock point april henry may 12, 2017 april 14, 2020 by manase karanth, posted in april henry, fiction, foreign authors. Shock point by april henry in fb2, rtf, txt download e book. Henry s the claire montrose mystery series first ya thriller is a suspenseful tale of betrayal. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read shock point. Henry offers a glimpse into the abuse thats possible when teens are sent out of the country to be reprogrammed by parents who dont really know or dont really care about the means used to accomplish the goal.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. So many books, so little time read the blog post share. It was ala quick pick, a top 10 books for teens nominee, a new york librarys books for the teen age book, named to the texas tayshas list, and a finalist for philadelphias young readers choice award. Shock point by april henry book cover, description, publication history. Cassie discovers that her stepfather, rick, a teen psychiatrist, has been illegally prescribing a new behavioral drug to his patients and three teens have died. Her name is april henry, and her book shock point will take you to that place where an evil stepparent can ruin your life and being sent away to school can be more dangerous than you ever imagined. Cassie streng is your average high school girl living in a new town with a new stepfather, who is a child psychiatrist. Shock point by april henry is a fastpaced realistic.
Read shock point by april henry available from rakuten kobo. Almost 16, cassie hates her new psychiatrist stepfather, rick, in this overthetop thriller. As the novel opens, 10thgrader cassie is kidnapped in her own driveway as her mother and psychiatrist stepfather, rick, not only stand by and watch, but also hand the men a suitcase. Feb 25, 2014 shock point by april henry book trailer ms. Shock point about the book cassie streng, 16, learns that her psychiatrist stepfather, rick, prescribed an experimental drug for his teenage patients, three of whom have committed suicide. Her works include shock point, the night she disappeared, and the triple threat and claire montrose series. Jonathan maberry jennifer lynn barnes lauren miller maggie stiefvater kiersten white cynthia hand neil gaiman lucy christopher krystal sutherland tera lynn childs. April henry captures your attention right away and keeps it. Buy a cheap copy of shock point book by april henry. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Cassie streng, 16, learns that her psychiatrist stepfather, rick, prescribed an experimental drug for his teenage patients, three of whom have. April henry is the new york times bestselling author of many acclaimed mysteries for adults and young adults, including the ya novels girl, stolen and the night she disappeared and the thriller face of betrayal, coauthored with lis wiehl.
A teenage thriller type plot that is well done and holds the attention of the intended audience, and we adults find them pretty entertaining too. The book shock point by april henry is about a girl who got kidnapped. Home past news bio books events fun write blog contact teen books the white van may 12, 2020. April henrys stories remind me of the same kind of books i read by lois duncan years ago. Shock point by henry, april and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Shock point by april henry opens with an adrenaline rush and doesnt let up until the last page is turned.
Penguin, oct 2, 2008 young adult fiction 192 pages. Books by april henry authors like april henry what should. Books go search best sellers gift ideas new releases deals. Shock point april henry read online free books archive. Cassie discovers that relentlessly evil rick has fraudulently given an unproven drug to three teens who subsequently committed suicide.
The process was truly collaborative, and shock point is a much better book as a result. Cassie comes from a good family but her stepdad has never really liked her. April henry books into films two books authored by april henry have been earmarked for filming projects. Stepfathers, family problems, fiction, malpractice, juvenile delinquents, camps. April henry is one of the authors where is you had to pick a favorite author she would be the one without a doubt. Cassie discovers that her stepfather, rick, a teen psychiatrist, has been illegally prescribing a new behavioral drug to. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading shock point. Oct 28, 2015 shock point by april henry in fb2, rtf, txt download ebook. Cassie discovers that her stepfather, rick, a teen psychiatrist, has been illegally prescribing a new behavioral drug to his patients. Shock point by april henry overdrive rakuten overdrive. Books by april henry writers similar to april henry. Henry writes with a quickmoving, superficial style and often glosses over awkward plot points with quick explanatory paragraphs. Some other books by her include heartshaped box, buried diamonds, heart of ice, and torched. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it.
All nonfiction bullying books academic author interviews celebrity interviews college articles. Shock point by april henry 2006, hardcover for sale online. My daughter listened to me read every word of this book aloud sometimes many more times than once, gave me lots of feedback, and. The main character is a teenage girl whose name is cassie. Shock point is such a catchy and very interesting book. My husband and my mother have been unwavering in their support. A teen is snatched outside her kung fu class and must figure out how to escape. By trying not to think, by eating only the broth and leaving the bristly scrap of fat, as well as a chunk of pink and white bone, cassie managed to eat roughly half. She is aggressive because she bit the kidnappers hand and kicked him in the face. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday. Cassie discovers that her stepfather, rick, a teen psychiatrist, has been illegally prescribing a new behavioral drug to his patientsand three teens have died. The setting of this book is portland when cassie is at home to begin with. Buy shock point book online at low prices in india shock. Shock wave center point platinum mystery large print by john sandford and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Buy shock point book online at best prices in india on. I know this because it used he and she, words like that. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Aug 27, 2009 shock point by april henry opens with an adrenaline rush and doesnt let up until the last page is turned. Before fame her debut book, circles of confusion, was a finalist for both the anthony award and the agatha award. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. April henry books list of books by author april henry.
Henrys the claire montrose mystery series first ya thriller is a suspenseful tale of betrayal. It seemed like too much was in the wrap up and it all happened too quickly. Shock point by april henry by april henry by april henry by april henry. Shock point by april henry 2008, paperback for sale.
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