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category: Young Adult Fiction
published: Oct 2016
ISBN:9781459809338
publisher: Orca Book Publishers

From Above

A Riley Donovan mystery

by Norah McClintock

tagged: mysteries & detective stories, football, drugs, alcohol, substance abuse
Description

When a football player from Riley Donovan's school falls to his death from the top of a recreation center, a hunch makes her wonder if he was pushed.

But who would do such a thing, and why? Riley’s detective aunt tells Riley to leave it alone, but that's not in Riley’s nature. When her friend Charlie is accused of the murder, Riley is determined to clear his name, even if it means confronting vicious junkyard dogs, forming an alliance with an old enemy, and putting her own life in danger.

About the Author

Norah McClintock is the author of several YA mystery series including Robyn Hunter, Chloe & Levesque, and Mike & Riel. She is a five-time winner of the Crime Writers of Canada's Arthur Ellis Award for Best Juvenile Crime Novel. McClintock was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. She lives in Toronto with her husband and children.

Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
Age:
12 to 18
Grade:
8 to 12
Reading age:
12 to 18
Awards
  • Commended, CCBC Best Books for Kids & Teens
Editorial Reviews

"The mystery...has plenty of suspects and a final surprise alliance. Quick paced and entertaining."

— Kirkus Reviews

"McClintock's latest YA novel is a solid mystery featuring a likable girl who has a Nancy Drew-like advantage of living with her aunt, a lead detective...A solid entry in any library collection where mysteries are well received."

— Booklist

"[McClintock] is skilled at keeping the reader guessing about the true outcome of the story—twists and red-herrings lead the reader in many directions."

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