Kill Switch (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781416927020)

Some things are best left forgotten. A gripping account of espionage and loyalty from National Book Award Finalist Chris Lynch.

All Daniel wants to do is spend one last summer with his grandfather before he moves away for college and his grandfather's dementia pulls them apart. But when his dear old Da starts to let things slip about the job he used to hold--people he's killed, countries he's overthrown--old work "friends" show up to make sure he stays quiet. Was his grandfather really involved in a world of assassinations and coups, or are the stories just delusions of a crumbling mind? On the run from the police (and possibly something worse) before he has time to find out, Daniel may have to sacrifice everything to protect his grandfather from those who would do him harm.

Author: Chris Lynch
ISBN-10: 1416927026
ISBN-13: 9781416927020
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Language: English
Published: 04/17/2012
Pages: 176
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.57lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.50w x 0.90d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.3
Point Value: 6
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 150966 / Kill Switch


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2012
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2012 pg. 113
School Library Journal 03/01/2012 pg. 165
Booklist 03/01/2012 pg. 76
Publishers Weekly 04/30/2012
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 06/01/2012
Voice of Youth Advocates 08/01/2012 pg. 264 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2012 pg. 104 - Superior,Well Above Average