Period 8

Crutcher, C. (2013). Period.8. NY: Greenwillow Books. 

One of the students at his high school has gone missing, Mary Wells and Paul Bomb realizes that his “safe” place, Period 8, is not so safe. Period 8 is a time that the students can talk about their problems, concerns and thing that bother them. The one safe haven, where the truth can come out. Hannah, Paul’s ex-girlfriend just broke up with him over another girl. It seems as though everyone is hiding something. Mr. Logs, teacher, coach and confidant tries to help the kids work things out. When Paulie and Mr. Logs come close to discovering his secret, they are chased by a group of men who try to hurt them. Then it seems as everyone is in danger. It turns out that one of their own, Arney and Rankin, a crooked cop are behind it all. At the end of the story, Mary Wells, the so called missing student thinks about calling home but she changes her mind. 

This was a great mystery, thriller that I think would be exciting for ages 16 and up, due to mature language and sexual content. This book is a perfect example of contemporary realistic fiction.  This book kept me on the edge and I couldn’t put it down once I started it.  

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