A Carnegie Medal winner begins a new series. Blade is practically invisible, perfectly alone, living only by his wits in the city--just the way he likes it. Until the day a chance encounter sends his world crashing down around him, and he finds himself on the run again.

Book Synopsis

Nobody knows the city like Blade. He lives on his own, by his wits - you have to when you're on the run from your past. Blade is practically invisible, until one day when he gets jumped by a gang and finds himself being pursued by a bunch of thugs. Even worse, he's unintentionally picked up a couple of followers: sixteen-year-old Becky and her daughter, Jaz. Before he knows it, Blade is leading the two girls on a chase through the streets of London, and he'll need to find a way to outsmart the people after them in order to make it out alive.

Review Quotes

"An addictive blend of paranoia and suspense." - "The Horn Book"

"Readers who like their thrillers brutally realistic will find much to enjoy." - "Publishers Weekly"

?An addictive blend of paranoia and suspense.? ?"The Horn Book"

?Readers who like their thrillers brutally realistic will find much to enjoy.? ?"Publishers Weekly"

An addictive blend of paranoia and suspense. "The Horn Book"

Readers who like their thrillers brutally realistic will find much to enjoy. "Publishers Weekly"

About the Author

Tim Bowler is the author of numerous acclaimed novels for teenagers and is the recipient of many honors, including the prestigious Carnegie Medal for his third novel, River Boy. He lives in Devon, England.

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 8.3 Inches (H) x 5.52 Inches (W) x .69 Inches (D)

Weight: .51 Pounds

Suggested Age: 14 Years

Number of Pages: 256

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Sub-Genre: Action & Adventure

Series Title: Blade

Publisher: Speak

Theme: General

Format: Paperback

Author: Tim Bowler

Language: English

Street Date: May 27, 2010

TCIN: 92047265

UPC: 9780142416006

Item Number (DPCI): 247-05-1258

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What is the main theme of this book?

AI Shopping Assistant - 6 days ago

A: The main theme revolves around survival, adventure, and the struggles of living on the run.
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