Period 8
Period 8 by Chris Crutcher is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on March 25, 2014. This young adult fiction novel follows a teenage boy named Paul “The Bomb” Baum as he seeks to uncover the mystery surrounding the disappearance of a girl from his high school. The narrative explores themes of truth and deception, set against the backdrop of high school life, where Paulie grapples with the implications of honesty and the complexities of his relationships.
Readers will find that Period 8 delves into social themes such as friendship and family, while also presenting a psychological thriller that challenges the characters’ perceptions of safety and trust. As Paulie navigates the tension between revealing the truth and facing the consequences, the story unfolds with a blend of humor and raw emotion. This edition spans 288 pages and is written in English, offering a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges faced by adolescents in a world filled with uncertainty.
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In this terrifying and provocative novel by the bestselling and award-winning author of Deadline and Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes, a teenage boy tries to uncover what happened to a girl who has vanished from his high school. Was she abducted, or did she run for her life?
Paul “The Bomb” Baum tells the truth. No matter what. It was something he learned at Sunday school. But telling the truth can cause problems, and not just minor ones. And as Paulie discovers, finding the truth can be even more problematic. Period 8 is supposed to be that one period in high school where the truth can shine, a safe haven. Only what Paulie and Hannah (his ex-girlfriend, unfortunately) and his other classmates don’t know is that the ultimate liar is in their midst. Terrifying, thought-provoking, and original, this novel combines all the qualities of a great psychological thriller with the controversy, ethics, athletics, humor, and raw emotion of a classic Crutcher story.
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