Borderline - by Allan Stratton (Paperback)

About the Book

An explosive thriller by a Michael L. Printz Honor Book author. Is Sami's father the loving dad that she has always known--or the mastermind of a terrorist plot as everyone else suspects?

Book Synopsis

Life's not easy for Sami Sabiri, especially since his dad stuck him at a private boys' school where he's the only Muslim kid. But it's about to get a whole lot worse.
When Sami catches his father in a lie, he gets suspicious. Unfortunately, he's not the only one. In a whirlwind, the FBI and RCMP descend, and Sami suddenly finds his family at the centre of an international terror plot. Everything he's ever known comes into question as Sami fights to keep his world from unravelling.
Borderline is an action-packed page-turner about loyalty and identity, starring a funny and gutsy 15-year-old determined to save his father, his family and his life.

Review Quotes

"A compelling coming-of-age novel about acceptance and fear, wrapped in a fascinating adventure/thriller/mystery. All these elements are shaken mightily in Allan Stratton's latest--as we are."--Gary D. Schmidt, New York Times bestselling and Printz and Newbery Honor author

"A tautly paced thriller. This is a great read. Once it finds its way into the hands of teens, word of mouth will ensure that it circulates."--School Library Journal (starred review)

"A thrilling suspense story. Sami's quest to clear his father's name will carry readers along for an exciting ride."--BookPage

"Allan Stratton spins these otherwise ordinary lives on a dime and a secret. Borderline is as astonishing as it is all quite possible."--Rita Williams-Garcia, Newbery Honor author and National Book Award finalist

"Smart, meticulously plotted, and thrilling. The scariest thing about Borderline is how utterly believable it is."--Tim Wynne-Jones, author of the Uninvited

"Stratton explodes with political relevance. [A] vitally education page-turner."--Kirkus Reviews

"Tense and compelling. A fast, exciting read with weighty underpinnings."--Booklist

"The book is fast-paced suspense. A timely addition to YA lit about Muslim Americans, this will find an audience among those hungry for insight or commiseration."--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

"The story reaches a fist-clenching pinnacle before a conclusion that should defy readers' expectations. It's a powerful story and excellent resource for teaching tolerance, with a message that extends well beyond the timely subject matter."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)