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Body in the Woods : A Point Last Seen Mystery by April Henry (2015, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherSquare Fish
ISBN-101250063132
ISBN-139781250063137
eBay Product ID (ePID)202760854
Product Key Features
Book TitleBody in the Woods : a Point Last Seen Mystery
Number of Pages288 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2015
TopicMysteries & Detective Stories
GenreYoung Adult Fiction
AuthorApril Henry
Book SeriesPoint Last Seen Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight8.8 Oz
Item Length8.3 in
Item Width5.6 in
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Intended AudienceYoung Adult Audience
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Reviews"Henry has created not only a gripping mystery, but rich and detailed characters as well . . . The action starts right away, and does not stop until everything comes to a head at the end of the novel." - VOYA, Praise for The Body in the Woods : "Henry has created not only a gripping mystery, but rich and detailed characters as well . . . The action starts right away, and does not stop until everything comes to a head at the end of the novel." - VOYA "The fast-paced plot, mirroring familiar TV crime procedurals, make this a good choice for reluctant readers, especially as it's impossible to follow the clues and identify the killer before the final showdown." - Booklist "Henry realistically portrays these kids thrust into a real-life horror. Their doubts and fears, as well as their strengths, all ring true and teens will be able to identify with one of the protagonists . . . Give this series opener to fans of character-driven mysteries." - School Library Journal "Quick pacing, an easy-to-follow mystery, and a smidge of real danger make this a likely choice for TV crime drama fans." - BCCB "A fast moving and well-constructed mystery . . . astute readers will be able to solve the puzzle before the final, high-stakes climax." - Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die : "A psychological mystery wrapped in a thriller with a smart and resourceful heroine. Great read!" -Alexandra Sokoloff, screenwriter and bestselling thriller author of The Harrowing "A thrill-packed story with twists and turns you'll never see coming. Hop on board for an adrenaline fueled ride!" -CJ Lyons, New York Times bestselling author of Blind Faith Praise for The Night She Disappeared : "The reader must wait with baited breath to see when and if the characters will uncover the truth as the suspense builds to a fever pitch near the end of the book." -VOYA "Fans of intense page-turners . . . will love this one." - School Library Journal "It's a riveting story. . . . Each chapter is a surprise, and the tension builds steadily until the inevitable climactic face off." - Publishers Weekly Praise for Girl, Stolen : An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Quick Pick for Young Adults Winner of the Truman Readers Award (Missouri state award) Winner of the Black-Eyed Susan Award (Maryland state award) Winner of the Young Adult Reading Program (South Dakota state award) "Constantly interesting and suspenseful." - Kirkus Reviews "Thoroughly exciting." - Booklist "Readers will be hard-pressed to put this one down before its heart-pounding conclusion." - School Library Journal "The pace is impeccable." - BCCB "Henry spins a captivating tale that shifts between Cheyenne's and Griffin's thoughts. Both are well-built, complex characters, trapped in their own ways by life's circumstances, which-paired with a relentlessly fast pace-ensures a tense read." - Publishers Weekly "The author's expertise at plotting a murder mystery and knowledge of police procedure are evident as the novel moves through all the expected moments of a TV crime drama, building to a violent confrontation." - Publishers Weekly , Henry realistically portrays these kids thrust into a real-life horror. Their doubts and fears, as well as their strengths, all ring true and teens will be able to identify with one of the protagonists . . . Give this series opener to fans of character-driven mysteries., Henry has created not only a gripping mystery, but rich and detailed characters as well . . . The action starts right away, and does not stop until everything comes to a head at the end of the novel., "Henry has created not only a gripping mystery, but rich and detailed characters as well . . . The action starts right away, and does not stop until everything comes to a head at the end of the novel." -- VOYA "The fast-paced plot, mirroring familiar TV crime procedurals, make this a good choice for reluctant readers, especially as it's impossible to follow the clues and identify the killer before the final showdown." -- Booklist "Henry realistically portrays these kids thrust into a real-life horror. Their doubts and fears, as well as their strengths, all ring true and teens will be able to identify with one of the protagonists . . . Give this series opener to fans of character-driven mysteries." -- School Library Journal "Quick pacing, an easy-to-follow mystery, and a smidge of real danger make this a likely choice for TV crime drama fans." -- BCCB "A fast moving and well-constructed mystery . . . astute readers will be able to solve the puzzle before the final, high-stakes climax." -- Kirkus Reviews ILA Young Adults' Choices List Selection Oregon Book Award Master List Selection Oregon Spirit Book Award Master List Selection Iowa Teen Book Award Finalist Missouri Truman Award Finalist A YA PW Bestseller in Oklahoma, A fast moving and well-constructed mystery . . . astute readers will be able to solve the puzzle before the final, high-stakes climax., "Henry has created not only a gripping mystery, but rich and detailed characters as well . . . The action starts right away, and does not stop until everything comes to a head at the end of the novel." -- VOYA "The fast-paced plot, mirroring familiar TV crime procedurals, make this a good choice for reluctant readers, especially as it's impossible to follow the clues and identify the killer before the final showdown." -- Booklist "Henry realistically portrays these kids thrust into a real-life horror. Their doubts and fears, as well as their strengths, all ring true and teens will be able to identify with one of the protagonists . . . Give this series opener to fans of character-driven mysteries." -- School Library Journal "Quick pacing, an easy-to-follow mystery, and a smidge of real danger make this a likely choice for TV crime drama fans." -- BCCB "A fast moving and well-constructed mystery . . . astute readers will be able to solve the puzzle before the final, high-stakes climax." -- Kirkus Reviews ILA Young Adults' Choices List Selection Oregon Book Award Master List Selection Oregon Spirit Book Award Master List Selection Iowa Teen Book Award Finalist Missouri Truman Award Finalist, Quick pacing, an easy-to-follow mystery, and a smidge of real danger make this a likely choice for TV crime drama fans., Praise for The Body in the Woods : "The fast-paced plot, mirroring familiar TV crime procedurals, make this a good choice for reluctant readers, especially as it's impossible to follow the clues and identify the killer before the final showdown." - Booklist "Henry realistically portrays these kids thrust into a real-life horror. Their doubts and fears, as well as their strengths, all ring true and teens will be able to identify with one of the protagonists . . . Give this series opener to fans of character-driven mysteries." - School Library Journal "Quick pacing, an easy-to-follow mystery, and a smidge of real danger make this a likely choice for TV crime drama fans." - BCCB "A fast moving and well-constructed mystery . . . astute readers will be able to solve the puzzle before the final, high-stakes climax." - Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die : "A psychological mystery wrapped in a thriller with a smart and resourceful heroine. Great read!" -Alexandra Sokoloff, screenwriter and bestselling thriller author of The Harrowing "A thrill-packed story with twists and turns you'll never see coming. Hop on board for an adrenaline fueled ride!" -CJ Lyons, New York Times bestselling author of Blind Faith Praise for The Night She Disappeared : "The reader must wait with baited breath to see when and if the characters will uncover the truth as the suspense builds to a fever pitch near the end of the book." -VOYA "Fans of intense page-turners . . . will love this one." - School Library Journal "It's a riveting story. . . . Each chapter is a surprise, and the tension builds steadily until the inevitable climactic face off." - Publishers Weekly Praise for Girl, Stolen : An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Quick Pick for Young Adults Winner of the Truman Readers Award (Missouri state award) Winner of the Black-Eyed Susan Award (Maryland state award) Winner of the Young Adult Reading Program (South Dakota state award) "Constantly interesting and suspenseful." - Kirkus Reviews "Thoroughly exciting." - Booklist "Readers will be hard-pressed to put this one down before its heart-pounding conclusion." - School Library Journal "The pace is impeccable." - BCCB "Henry spins a captivating tale that shifts between Cheyenne's and Griffin's thoughts. Both are well-built, complex characters, trapped in their own ways by life's circumstances, which-paired with a relentlessly fast pace-ensures a tense read." - Publishers Weekly "The author's expertise at plotting a murder mystery and knowledge of police procedure are evident as the novel moves through all the expected moments of a TV crime drama, building to a violent confrontation." - Publishers Weekly , "Henry has created not only a gripping mystery, but rich and detailed characters as well . . . The action starts right away, and does not stop until everything comes to a head at the end of the novel." -- VOYA "The fast-paced plot, mirroring familiar TV crime procedurals, make this a good choice for reluctant readers, especially as it's impossible to follow the clues and identify the killer before the final showdown." -- Booklist "Henry realistically portrays these kids thrust into a real-life horror. Their doubts and fears, as well as their strengths, all ring true and teens will be able to identify with one of the protagonists . . . Give this series opener to fans of character-driven mysteries." -- School Library Journal "Quick pacing, an easy-to-follow mystery, and a smidge of real danger make this a likely choice for TV crime drama fans." -- BCCB "A fast moving and well-constructed mystery . . . astute readers will be able to solve the puzzle before the final, high-stakes climax." -- Kirkus Reviews, "Henry has created not only a gripping mystery, but rich and detailed characters as well . . . The action starts right away, and does not stop until everything comes to a head at the end of the novel." -- VOYA "The fast-paced plot, mirroring familiar TV crime procedurals, make this a good choice for reluctant readers, especially as it's impossible to follow the clues and identify the killer before the final showdown." -- Booklist "Henry realistically portrays these kids thrust into a real-life horror. Their doubts and fears, as well as their strengths, all ring true and teens will be able to identify with one of the protagonists . . . Give this series opener to fans of character-driven mysteries." -- School Library Journal "Quick pacing, an easy-to-follow mystery, and a smidge of real danger make this a likely choice for TV crime drama fans." -- BCCB "A fast moving and well-constructed mystery . . . astute readers will be able to solve the puzzle before the final, high-stakes climax." -- Kirkus Reviews ILA Young Adults' Choices List Selection Oregon Book Award Master List Selection Oregon Spirit Book Award Master List Selection Iowa Teen Book Award Finalist Missouri Truman Award Finalist A YA PW Bestseller in Oklahoma An Oregon Battle of the Books Contender Oregon Battle of the Books Contender Oregon Battle of the Books Contender, "Quick pacing, an easy-to-follow mystery, and a smidge of real danger make this a likely choice for TV crime drama fans." - BCCB, "A fast moving and well-constructed mystery . . . astute readers will be able to solve the puzzle before the final, high-stakes climax." - Kirkus Reviews, The fast-paced plot, mirroring familiar TV crime procedurals, make this a good choice for reluctant readers, especially as it's impossible to follow the clues and identify the killer before the final showdown., "Henry realistically portrays these kids thrust into a real-life horror. Their doubts and fears, as well as their strengths, all ring true and teens will be able to identify with one of the protagonists . . . Give this series opener to fans of character-driven mysteries." - School Library Journal, Praise for The Body in the Woods :"Henry realistically portrays these kids thrust into a real-life horror. Their doubts and fears, as well as their strengths, all ring true and teens will be able to identify with one of the protagonists. . . . Give this series opener to fans of character-driven mysteries." - School Library Journal "Quick pacing, an easy-to-follow mystery, and a smidge of real danger make this a likely choice for TV crime drama fans." - BCCB "A fast moving and well-constructed mystery . . . Astute readers will be able to solve the puzzle before the final, high-stakes climax." - Kirkus Reviews Praise for The Girl Who Was Supposed to Die :"A psychological mystery wrapped in a thriller with a smart and resourceful heroine. Great read!" -Alexandra Sokoloff, screenwriter and bestselling thriller author of The Harrowing "A thrill-packed story with twists and turns you'll never see coming. Hop on board for an adrenaline fueled ride!" -CJ Lyons, New York Times bestselling author of Blind Faith Praise for The Night She Disappeared :"The reader must wait with baited breath to see when and if the characters will uncover the truth as the suspense builds to a fever pitch near the end of the book." - VOYA "Fans of intense page-turners . . . will love this one." - School Library Journal "It's a riveting story. . . . Each chapter is a surprise, and the tension builds steadily until the inevitable climactic face off." - Publishers Weekly Praise for Girl, Stolen :An ALA Best Book for Young Adults An ALA Quick Pick for Young AdultsWinner of the Truman Readers Award (Missouri state award)Winner of the Black-Eyed Susan Award (Maryland state award)Winner of the Young Adult Reading Program (South Dakota state award)"Constantly interesting and suspenseful." - Kirkus Reviews "Thoroughly exciting." - Booklist "Readers will be hard-pressed to put this one down before its heart-pounding conclusion." - School Library Journal "The pace is impeccable." - BCCB "Henry spins a captivating tale that shifts between Cheyenne's and Griffin's thoughts. Both are well-built, complex characters, trapped in their own ways by life's circumstances, which-paired with a relentlessly fast pace-ensures a tense read." - Publishers Weekly, "The fast-paced plot, mirroring familiar TV crime procedurals, make this a good choice for reluctant readers, especially as it's impossible to follow the clues and identify the killer before the final showdown." - Booklist
Grade FromSeventh Grade
Series Volume Number1
SynopsisAlexis, Nick, and Ruby have very different backgrounds: Alexis has spent her life covering for her mom's mental illness, Nick's bravado hides his fear of not being good enough, and Ruby just wants to pursue her eccentric interests in a world that doesn't understand her. When the three teens join Portland County Sheriff's Search and Rescue, they are teamed up to search for a autistic man lost in the woods. What they find instead is a dead body. In a friendship that will be forged in danger, fear and courage, the three team up to find the girl's killer--before he can strike one of their own. This first book in April Henry's Point Last Seen YA mystery series, The Body in the Woods is full of riveting suspense, putting readers right in the middle of harrowing rescues and crime scene investigations. This title has Common Core connections.
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