Kiss of Death
No. of pages 48
Published: 2014
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This book is part of a book series called Read On .
This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.
There are 48 pages in this book.
It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.
This book was published in 2014 by HarperCollins Publishers .
Natalie Packer is an educational consultant who has worked as a Senior Adviser for the National Strategies, supporting the implementation of the Achievement for All project to improve outcomes for students with SEN, and as a Local Authority Adviser for Special Educational Needs and School Improvement. She has developed and delivered national training on a wide range of issues, including SEN, teaching and learning, and involving parents in education. She has primary headship experience and was a SENCO for a number of years. Alan and Robbie Gibbons are father and son. Together they have written three stories for the Read On series. Bali was born in Leicester where he still lives, writing full-time and visiting schools to talk about his books. You can visit him at www. balirai. co. uk
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"Students loved the fast pace of the story line, the realistic language, the very shocking narrative, the terrific use of colloquial language and also the great use of phone conversations.
The questions at end of chapters really hook the students in to continue reading and the dual narrative is great way of exploring the different perspectives. Both lead characters are very strong: very well drawn and sympathetically written.
The students were able to make a very personal response. They were able to talk about different views on traditional upbringings. The ending caused the group to discuss, at the tops of their voices, what they would have done in that situation."
Fiona Dyson, SENCO at Southfields Academy, London
"Overall, the response to the book was very positive: students felt that the book held their attention and that the text had a strong plot. They felt that the text was interesting and that the subject matter was different to other texts and their responses suggested that they had enjoyed the more adult content. One student stated that the text dealt with a `proper subject'. They also responded well to the tension and suspense.
The story offered opportunity for students to read fluently but also language to extend and challenge their vocabulary.
The content provides a fantastic opportunity to explore diversity in society and also question stereotypes. I would also be tempted to use this text as an introduction to `Romeo and Juliet', to introduce the concept of a secret relationships and a family being against a relationship, and to explore the relevance of Shakespeare."
Kerry Smith, English teacher at St Mary's College, Hull
"This is a good story with a bit of edge and a very interesting dilemma. The students liked the aggressive, confrontational dialogue in places. Very good illustrations: moody and street. The best book in the series."
Paul Blum, SENCO at Parkview Academy, Haringey, London
