Lamar giles lamar giles is the author of fake id, which was an edgar award finalist and an ala quick pick for reluctant young adult reader, and endangered, which was also an edgar award finalist. He is also one of the founding members of the american nonprofit we need diverse books. One thing i wanted from this book were more positive female relationships. Brittney, chass, and ben were talking and chass showed them bobs phone she took. Max mitchell goodson english ii 3252015 the plot nick pearson and his family is ordered under witness protection after his father tips off the police about his mob boss. Ive spent a lot of time talking with kids and their parents a.
Nick pearson not his real name is in a new town and starts over again with a new identity. Ben was so upset chass didnt tell him about her life. May 23, 2019 concludes our summer reading series with an interview with author and editor lamar giles, whose first middle grade novel, the last lastdayofsummer, was published in april, 2019. I didnt really no what to expect when i started reading this book. Jan 21, 2014 fake id by lamar giles is a great read for those looking for that something different in the ya genre nothing dystopian, no fantasy, no scifi, just straight out mystery. For the past 4 years nick and his family have and to learn cover stories, use new names and move to various cities in the us. The hardy boys meets the phantom tollbooth, in the new century. Lamar is a founding member of we need diverse books. Like nick in giles fake id, nikki is black, a fact that will appeal to many readers as much as the twists and turns of this wellcrafted mystery. Jan 19, 2014 lamar giless fake id debut author lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary witness protection thriller. It doesnt gloss over the darker or seedier elements after all, nicks family is in witness protection because his dad knowingly worked for a bad guy, not because someone was in the wrong place at the wrong time, but uses them to ground the story in a very realistic way. Read fake id, by lamar giles online on bookmate lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary witness protection thriller, perfect for fans of james patterson, harlan cobe.
Author lamar giles stokes the tension with nikkis involvement in highstakes poker games and the dangers she faces charging through the sordid side of vegas. Lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary witness protection thriller, perfect for fans of. Bio short for copypaste lamar giles writes for teens and adults across multiple genres, with work appearing on numerous best of lists each and every year. I shouldnt tell you who i really am, or my hair, eye, and skin color. Ive been reading a lot of fast paced reads lately and fake id was no exception. He is the author of the edgar award finalists fake id and endangered as well as the critically acclaimed overturned. Fake id 9780062121851 by giles, lamar and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Giles is the author of several young adult novels, most recently spin, a mystery that revolves around the death of a popular dj. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools.
Jan 21, 2014 lamar giles writes for teens and adults. Bccb 314 will be overjoyed to find his debut success. The synopsis for this book is one that i actually took the time to read, i know, shocking right. January 21st 2014 by harpercollins goodreads purchase nick pearson is hiding in plain sight my name isnt really nick pearson. Fake id ebook by lamar giles 9780062121868 rakuten. Purchase fake id by lamar giles on hardcover online and enjoy having your favourite juvenile grades 79 ages 1214 books delivered to you in south africa. They move a lot so they go to the library and when she says stop the first girls name thats in the book will be her name. It would mean a lot if you would either preorder fake id from your preferred bookseller, or make plans to order it on the release day, 1212014. In the tradition of great detectives, he keeps his. Cart hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases electronics books customer service gift ideas home. Jul 12, 2015 bookdragon books for the diverse reader fake id by lamar giles being the new kid again in high school is hard enough, but for nick pearson, he also has to get used to a new name and a whole new identity that comes with his latest fake id. How long did chass have until they took her away from bens house. Jan 21, 2014 lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary witness protection thriller, perfect for fans of james patterson, harlan coben, and john grisham.
The plot of the story was strikingly different from other books but in a good way, however, there were some parts of the book. Fake id by lamar giles reading guidebook club discussion. Their current location is stepton, a small town in virginia. In this new legendary alston boys adventure from edgarnominated author lamar giles, otto and sheed must embark on their most dangerous journey yet, bringing a fugitive to justice in a world that mirrors their own but has its own rules to play by. Lamar giles cover what is the main characters name in stepton. Nick pearson, a teen in the witness protection program, thanks to dad, just wants to stay put in one place.
Bookdragon books for the diverse reader fake id by lamar giles being the new kid again in high school is hard enough, but for nick pearson, he also has to get used to a new name and a whole new identity that comes with his latest fake id. Mystery with some mobishcriminal elements going on within the book equals awesome for me. He is represented by jamie weiss chilton of the andrea brown literary agency and resides in chesapeake, va with his wife. Read fake id by lamar giles available from rakuten kobo. Fake id by lamar giles meet your next favorite book.
Debut author lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary witness protection thriller. Fake id by lamar giles 2015, trade paperback for sale. He shouldnt tell you his real name, his real hometown, or why his family just moved to stepton, virginia. Chass went up to ben, but he acted like he didnt know her. Nick has been in witness protection for 4 years, ever since his father decided to rat out his gangster boss, this move affected his family nick and his mom. Lamar giless fake id debut author lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary witness protection thriller. The mysterious vibe it gave off immediately had me.
An africanamerican teen in the witness security program moves to a new town and finds himself trying to solve a murder mystery when his first friend is found dead. Since then fake id textbook was available to sell back to booksrun online for the top buyback price or rent at the marketplace. Who beats up nick at the beginning of the book for checking. Fake id by lamar giles is the story of nick pearson.
None of the girls in this book get along with the main female character. A modern alternative to sparknotes and cliffsnotes, supersummary offers highquality study guides that feature detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, quotes, and essay topics. They were getting fake ids and everyone talked about it. Jayjay, a kid at school, was making ids for kids and chass was getting in trouble. He is the author of the acclaimed novels fake id, endangered, overturned, spin, the last lastdayofsummer, not so pure and simple, and the last mirror on the left as well as numerous pieces of short fiction. Lamar giles is the author of fake id, which was an edgar award finalist and an ala quick pick for reluctant young adult reader, and endangered, which was also an edgar award finalist. Fake id, by lamar giles, explores love and loyalty and the choices adults and kids make about right and wrong.
Told in the first person, teenager nick pearson narrates his familys experience in the witness protection program, his father having had ties to a violent and vindictive mafia boss. Can absolutely see teens loving this, especially teens of color who want to see themselves in fun books they dont usually get to star in. Fake id makes it a pleasure to follow the supremely confident tony as he attempts to solve the murder of a high school friend, win the heart of the friends bereaved sister, outwit some nasty teen thugs, and finally confront his father, whose shady dealings have again endangered the family. Mar 24, 2014 fake id is great new ya mystery novel by lamar giles.
Fake id by lamar giles is a book that combines action and mystery very well. Fake id quotes by lamar giles meet your next favorite book. I shouldnt tell you where im from or why my family moved to stepton, virginia. Ill confess that i purchased this book only to listen to william harper sorry mr. But what if that fake id in your pocket isnt just a convenient way to score beer. Lamar giles born november 14, 1979 is an american author of young adult novels and short stories. Lamar giles is the author of fake id, which was an edgar award. Pearson imparts that after moving cities, his father became part. Fake id lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary witness protection thriller, perfect for fans of james patterson, harlan coben, and john grisham. Fake id by lamar giles is a great read for those looking for that something different in the ya genre nothing dystopian, no fantasy, no scifi, just straight out mystery. Fake id, his debut young adult thriller, will be published by harpercollins in 2014. Fake id is a compelling story full of twists and turns sure to appeal to fans of james patterson, harlan coben, and john grisham. Lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary witness.
Lamar giles writes for teens and adults, including science fiction, fantasy, horror, and noir thrillers, among others. Book sales matter, particularly the sales in the first few weeks of a book s release. Listen free to fake id by lamar giles with a free trial. The most important maxim that the familys federal minders require is for nick to stay lowkey. Browse books by lamar giles super puzzletastic mysteries. He best known for his awardwinning novels with his most popular being fake id and endangered. Fake id summary fake id is a mystery novel for young adults published in 2014 by lamar giles. I went into the book not knowing too much of the synopsis which was nice, but i think if youve already read. He is a founding member of we need diverse books and resides in virginia. Books go search hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases. Fake id ebook by lamar giles 9780062121868 rakuten kobo. Lamar giles this engrossing thriller blends gritty crime storytelling with solid, realistic family drama.
Fake id is a compelling story full of twists and turnssure to appeal to fans of james patterson, harlan coben, and john grisham. Nick pearson, a teen in the witness protection program, thanks to dad, just wants to stay put in one place something his dad makes almost impossible. The plot of the story was strikingly different from other books but. Fake id by lamar giles posted on october 11, 2020 october 11, 2020 by kellyvincent i dont remember how i found out about this book, which originally came out in 2014, but im glad i did. Lamar giles takes readers on a wild and dark ride in this contemporary witness protection thriller, perfect for fans of james patterson, harlan coben, and john grisham. I shouldnt tell you why my family moved to stepton, virginia. The last lastdayofsummer by lamar giles unleashing readers. Like our backgrounds were different, but the traditions of death surpassed culture.
Fake id by lamar giles posted by fake id lamar giles genre. All the other girls are shallow accessories to the cool boys. Sell, buy or rent fake id 9780062121851 0062121855 online. Acknowledged authors giles, lamar wrote fake id comprising 336 pages back in 2015. Chapter she and her mom have a ritual when they move. Nick and his family are in the witness protection program, due to his fathers past association with a dangerous crime boss.
Id like to keep doing this for a long time, but ultimately, its you who makes that decision. This murder mystery was so interesting and fun to read. He is the author of the edgar award finalists fake id and endangered as well as the critically acclaimed overturned, spin, and the last lastdayofsummer. Textbook and etextbook are published under isbn 0062121855 and 9780062121851. Thanks for exploring this supersummary plot summary of fake id by lamar giles. Fake id is a mystery novel for young adults published in 2014 by lamar giles.
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