The Interrogation of Gabriel James by Charlie Price

You can feel the tension, cut it with a knife. Gabriel James is in a police interrogation room being questioned. For what? He's not sure. Or maybe he does know. All he knows at that moment, is that he'll tell the truth. The officers tell him he's not a suspect, just a witness. Can he trust them? If he slips up and misstates what he saw, will they consider him a suspect? The Interrogation of Gabriel James by Charlie Price is a mystery thriller that will keep you reading.

Charlie Price, the author, delivers this story by alternating Gabriel's questioning with flashbacks to the crime. He reveals the details slowly which adds to the suspense. Two teens are dead, there have been drug deals going down, and hate crimes toward a new student. Are these events related? Do they lead to the ultimate killing? Even Gabriel is trying to make sense of it; to fit the pieces of the puzzle together.

This fast paced, suspenseful story will hook the mystery readers out there. Find a copy at your library soon.

Reviewed by Mrs. Boehm

The Doors (Jimmy Fallon) Sing "Reading Rainbow" Theme

Whether you're a fan of Reading Rainbow, Jim Morrison and the Doors, Jimmy Fallon, or children's literature, you should enjoy watching this video. It's also such a throw back to the 60s and the look of the bands during that era. Have fun!

 
Reviewed by Mrs. Boehm

Defy the Dark Writing Contest

The HarperTeen division of HarperCollins Publishers is sponsoring a writing contest that would get you published, winning $500. and five copies of Defy the Dark!

Their upcoming publication, Defy the Dark, will be an anthology of short stories selected by editor Saundra Mitchell. You must write a 2,000 to 4,000 word story that takes place in the dark or at night. It can be any genre, it's your choice.

If you love to write, are 13 years or older, would like one more challenge before school begins, please check this out. All submissions are due no later than Sept. 1, 2012.

Full details including all of the rules are just a click away here.

Reviewed by Mrs. Boehm