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Jake Burt

Greetings From Witness Protection!

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

In Jake Burt's debut novel Greetings From Witness Protection!, 13-year-old Nicki Demere, a foster child with anxiety and a history of kleptomania, joins the Witness Protection Program as Charlotte Trevor to help protect the Trevor family from a mafia hitman. The story explores themes of identity, family, and the quest for a true home as they navigate life in Durham, North Carolina. The book contains references to criminality, anxiety, and descriptions of life-threatening situations.

Reviews & Readership

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Readers of Jake Burt's Greetings From Witness Protection! have praised the novel for its engaging storyline, clever protagonist, and the effective blend of humor and suspense. However, some critique the predictability of certain plot elements. Overall, it's widely appreciated for its fast pace and heartwarming themes of family and belonging.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Greetings From Witness Protection!?

A reader who enjoys Greetings From Witness Protection! by Jake Burt is typically a middle-grade enthusiast who loves fast-paced, adventurous stories with a mix of humor and heart. Fans of books like Spy School by Stuart Gibbs and When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead will find this book appealing due to its clever protagonist and engaging plot.

Book Details
Pages

368

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary United States • 2010s

Publication Year

2017

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

Lexile Level

750L

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