Bobby's mother recently moved the family to a cottage in the country, far from his "bad influence friends" in Dublin. Bobby laughs at the simple country folk, such as old Mrs. Dooley, the landlady's mother, with her tales of malicious fairies. When Bobby steals a car from the cottage and crashes it, he is forced to pay for it by working at the Dooleys' farm. There he learns the disturbing history of the cottage: the previous renter went missing, the Dooleys say, and a girl was murdered there. And now that Bobby's brother insists that a strange little woman is visiting the cottage at night, Mrs. Dooley's tales suddenly seem terrifyingly real.
Topics Moving. Stealing cars. Country homes. Disappearances. Fairies. Dogs. Juvenile offenders. Bed-wetting. Changing a tire. Learning to drive. Cutting wood. Going home. Joyriding. Accidents. Arrests. Interrogations. Fairy forts. Second chances. Farm work. Drinking. Getting high. The police. Charity. Blisters. Bicycles. Anger. Welfare. Car repair. Teen pregnancy. Money. Murder. Criminal gangs. Fistfights. Running away. Starting a new life. Revisiting childhood places.
SRC Level 5.200000
SRC Points 15.000000
Lexile HL670L
Trim Size 5 1/2" x 8 1/4"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2009-03-31
JLG Release Date May 2009
Minimum grade 11
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
Mature Young Adult Plus
Mature Young Adult Plus (Grades 11 & Up)
For Grades 11 & Up
Filled with stimulating nonfiction and can't-put-it-down fiction, this category is perfect for bridging the gap between young adult and adult reading. Take note: these 14 selections often contain mature situations and language that could be considered controversial.