Borderline - by Allan Stratton (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>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?<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>Life's not easy for Sami Sabiri, a funny, gutsy fifteen-year-old stuck at a private school where he's the only Muslim kid. But things are about to get a lot worse.</p><p>When Sami catches his father in a lie, he gets suspicious . . . and he's not the only one. In a flash, the FBI descends on his home and Sami's family becomes the center of an international terrorist investigation. Now, as his world unravels, Sami must find a way to save his father, his family, and his life.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"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."--<em>Publishers Weekly</em> <strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"A thrilling suspense story. Sami's quest to clear his father's name will carry readers along for an exciting ride."--<em>BookPage</em><br><br>"Stratton explodes with political relevance. [A] vitally education page-turner."--<em>Kirkus Reviews</em><br><br>"Tense and compelling. A fast, exciting read with weighty underpinnings."--<em>Booklist</em><br><br>"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 <strong>(starred review)</strong><br><br>"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<br><br>"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<br><br>"Smart, meticulously plotted, and thrilling. The scariest thing about Borderline is how utterly believable it is."--Tim Wynne-Jones, author of the Uninvited<br><br>"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<br>
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