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Jesse Harmon is tortured by guilt because he survived the hit-and-run accident that killed his deaf brother, Bry. His guilt is compounded when he finds he is attracted to Bry’s crush, Chloe. Together Jesse and Chloe try to track down the drunk driver who killed Bry—but discovering the driver’s identity leads to disturbing truths that could change their lives forever.
“Fast paced, suspenseful, magnetic, and meaningful, A Sudden Silence speaks about guilt, grief, and survival.” —School Library Journal
“Bunting conveys a strong anti-alcoholism message through an intriguing detective story; Jesse’s search to understand what has occurred is realistically portrayed, and the novel ends with signs that he is beginning to accept his loss.” —Publishers Weekly
“The novel’s anti-alcohol message is unmistakable, but it doesn’t overwhelm the plot, which will capture teens with its brisk pacing and crisply sketched characters. A particularly good choice for reluctant readers.” —Booklist
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Release date
April 17, 2019 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780547545424
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EPUB ebook
- ISBN: 9780547545424
- File size: 372 KB
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Languages
- English
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Levels
- ATOS Level: 4
- Lexile® Measure: 670
- Interest Level: 9-12(UG)
- Text Difficulty: 2-3
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Reviews
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April 1, 1988
When Bry is killed by a hit-and-run driver, his brother Jesse faces seemingly endless pain. He grieves for his brother and struggles with overwhelming guilt and unanswerable questions, because he had been walking alongside the road with Bry when the drunk driver struck him. He wonders if he could have pulled his deaf brother, who could not have heard his shouts, out of harm's way. And he feels terrible because he was thinking about Chloe, Bry's girl, only seconds before the accident. That Jesse is still attracted to Chloe after Bry's death only augments his guilt. Determined to track down the drunken driver, Jesse's discoveries lead to more pain. Bunting conveys a strong anti-alcoholism message through an intriguing detective story; Jesse's search to understand what has occurred is realistically portrayed, and the novel ends with signs that he is beginning to accept his loss. Ages 12-up.
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