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Catch You Later, Traitor (Paperback)
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Catch You Later, Traitor (Paperback)
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List price R263
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From Newbery Medalist Avi comes the thrilling and suspenseful story
of an ordinary American family who falls under suspicion during the
1950s Red Scare. It's 1951, and twelve-year-old Pete Collison is a
regular kid who loves detective stories and radio crime dramas.
When an FBI agent shows up at Pete's doorstep, accusing Pete's
father of being a Communist, Pete is caught in a real-life mystery.
Could there really be Commies in his family? PRAISE FOR CATCH YOU
LATER, TRAITOR: "Suspenseful . . . Authentic period details--such
as popular radio programs and the ongoing rivalry between the
Dodgers and the Giants--add a colorful backdrop to Pete's quest as
he navigates the murky gray area between truth and fiction. An
excellent introduction to the frenzy of the McCarthy era."
--Publishers Weekly, starred review "Avi, a master of historical
fiction, vividly recreates not only the neighborhoods and pop
culture of period Brooklyn, but the runaway paranoia that dominated
daily life in the early years of the Cold War. With each clue Pete
uncovers, the tension picks up, engaging readers in solving the
dual mystery of his father's past and identifying his accuser whose
name is kept a well-concealed surprise until the last moment . . .
As a mystery, historical fiction, and love letter to 1950s
Brooklyn, this novel succeeds on every level." --School Library
Journal, starred review "Avi's tale of one Brooklyn family living
in a time of intolerance effectively explores the natures of
suspicion, loyalty, and freedom, following a young protagonist who
comes to learn the importance of freedom of speech and 'staying
true to your own thoughts.'" --The Horn Book Magazine "An
involving, twisty mystery, grounded by the palpable emotional
threat of Pete's father being taken away. An accomplished
historical mystery by one of kid lit's most reliable craftspeople."
--Booklist "Thought-provoking . . . Avi builds Pete's story, told
in the first person, with page-turning tension and memorable
characters that will leave readers with a strong sense of the
insidious power wielded by the FBI and McCarthyites." --Kirkus
Reviews A Spring 2015 Kids' Indie Next List Pick A Junior Library
Guild Selection
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