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Type of bind: Hardcover
EAN num: 9781416947325
ISBN number: 1416947329
Label: Atheneum
Manufacturer: Atheneum
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 256
Printing Date: May 20, 2008
Publishing house: Atheneum
Age index: Young Adult
Sale Popularity Level: 217403
Studio: Atheneum
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When Chris Collins and Winston Coggans take off on a post-graduation cross-country bike trek, Chris's hopes are high. He's looking forward to seeing the country, dodging a dull summer at a minimum wage job, and having one final adventure with his oldest friend. The journey from Hurricane, West Virginia to the coast of Washington state delivers all those things . . . and more.
So much more that when Chris returns home without Win at the end of the summer, he's certain their 10 year friendship is all but over. But when an FBI agent begins asking questions-and raising suspicions about Chris-he learns that saying goodbye to a friend like Win is never as simple as riding away. Shift offers an adventure story and a missing persons tale spinning around a single question: What happens when you outgrow your best friend?
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I loved this book. It's a believable mystery, but so much more. While telling a great story that weaves past and present, the author skillfully brings the reader face to face with the future--and what it means to make a real shift, inside and out.
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It's a road trip book and a coming-of-age book and a mystery book, and all three fit together seamlessly. The voice is clean and clear and the protagonist likeable and smart as he tries to work out what, exactly happened to his best friend during their bike trip across the country. I fell in love with this book when the two boys, on their bikes, see a road sign: "Truck on a triangle!" they shout, and cruise down a steep road as fast as their bikes will go. The road trip details are so authentic, and the relationship between the boys and their families is right on. One of my favorites of the year.
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Jennifer Bradbury has written a story that is as engaging to adults as to young readers. A page-turner that depicts not only a bicycle journey across country, but also a personal journey. The young character learns about himself, about loyalty, and about friendship. Well-written. I loved it! (My husband read it too and enjoyed it)
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Jennifer Bradbury's "Shift" is a truly engaging story that not only explores a puzzling mystery, but also serves as a brilliantly crafted coming-of age-tale that held my attention to the very end. The very first person interchange between the narrator's present situation and his retelling of his journey offers a unique style that serves to move the plot at an exciting pace without sacrificing the development of characters that the reader grows to love. The gripping story is punctuated with suspense and beautiful details that really bring the characters and their struggles to life. This novel explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggles of trying to live up to others' expectations while trying to remain true to oneself. It was a satisfying ride!
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The transition from high school to college often brings a sense of freedom and release, but Chris' very first few days on a universtiy campus were impacted by the arrival of an FBI agent full of questions about his best friend.
Author Jennifer Bradbury does an exquisite job of seemlessly weaving past and present scenes into an intriguing, cohesive story as Chris struggles to decide what to do about his missing friend, Win,last seen at the end of their cross-country bike trip
I felt the wind in my face, burni n my calves and sweat on my back. I look forward to Bradbury's subsequent release!
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