By Kimberly McCreight (author) Part of the The Outliers series
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In a nutshell: gripping adventure that keeps readers tense and guessing
As revealed in the first book in this spell-binding series, Wylie is one of a group of people known as Outliers, able to read people’s emotions and intentions. It’s a gift that’s already brought her into danger and in this new episode she’s even more exposed: there are creepy government agents tracking her, and she finds herself under lock and key more than once.
And Wylie has other things on her mind too, like working out what really happened to her mother, apparently killed in a car crash. Wylie is a terrific central character, tough and determined, and her punchy first person narrative combined with the rising tension makes this unputdownable reading. ~ Andrea Reece
Wylie, trust your instincts. The line goes dead...Wylie may have escaped the isolated camp in the woods, but she is far from safe. The only way to protect herself is to understand her strange abilities as an Outlier, fast. But allowing herself to read other peoples' emotions isn't just difficult, it's dangerous. And Wylie isn't the only one at risk.
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Ever since they returned home, Jasper has been wracked with guilt. He can't let go of the blame he so desperately feels, especially when someone has been taunting him with reminders of it. Wylie and Jasper would do anything for each other, but is their bond is strong enough to overcome demons from the past?
Amid this uncertainty and fear, Wylie is confronted with a choice. She was willing to do whatever it took to help Cassie, but is she prepared to go to the same extremes for complete strangers...even if they are just like her?
The nail-bitingly tense sequel to The Outliers by New York Times bestselling author Kimberly McCreight in which she raises the stakes of this heart-pounding series about secrets, betrayal and a group of people who are blessed - or cursed - with an incredible power.
Courage against formidable odds make this an un-put-downable thriller. Kirkus
Praise for The Outliers :
A spellbinding thriller that keeps you guessing until the very last page. Sara Shepard, bestselling author of Pretty Little Liars
The Outliers is a fast-paced, emotional, and darkly compelling novel with an ending that works like a catapult. I can't wait to find out what McCreight has hidden up her sleeves! Julianna Baggott, bestselling author of Harriet Wolf's Seventh Book of Wonder and the Pure trilogy
Original and wholly addictive, The Outliers is a heart-pounding mystery that will leave readers desperate for the next book. Suzanne Young, bestselling author of The Program
McCreight's book is an edge of the seat page turner. Her ability to get at the core of what it means to be a friend, a girl, a human being in this society is at once thoughtful and dead on. Jacqueline Woodson, National Book Award winning author of Brown Girl Dreaming
McCreight keeps readers guessing as Wylie gets tangled in a web of lies, betrayal and dangerous secrets. And it is on only the beginning. NY Daily News
Kimberly McCreight is the author of the New York Times bestseller Reconstructing Amelia , which was nominated for the Edgar Awards; one of CNN's Reader Favourites for 2013 and a finalist for Goodreads Best Mystery of the Year. Outliers is her YA debut; it has been optioned for film by Lionsgate, Mandeville, and Reese Witherspoon's Pacific Standard. She attended Vassar College and graduated cum laude from the University of Pennsylvania Law School. She lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn with her husband and two daughters.
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Wylie, trust your instincts. The line goes dead...Wylie may have escaped the isolated camp in the woods, but she is far from safe.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Scattering and determined it is suitable for children aged 13-18 years old
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The Scattering was written by Kimberly McCreight and published by HarperCollins Children's Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
The Scattering has 300 pages
Yes it is part of The Outliers series
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