Hit and Run
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1994
240
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
1994
YA
12-18 years
HL630L
In Hit and Run by Norah McClintock, fifteen-year-old Mike McGill, who lost his mother in a hit and run, teams up with his history teacher, Mr. Riel, an ex-cop, to investigate her death, believing it wasn't accidental. As they delve into the case, they uncover troubling truths and connections, including suspicions about the people in Mike's life, leading to surprising discoveries about the crime. Topics include death and criminal activity.
Mysterious
Unnerving
Dark
Suspenseful
Emotional
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Norah McClintock's Hit and Run earns praise for its gripping plot and well-developed characters, particularly the protagonist, who navigates complex moral landscapes. Readers appreciate the fast-paced narrative and the mystery's intricate details. However, some find predictable elements detract from the overall suspense. The book successfully engages young adult readers with its emotional depth and ethical dilemmas.
A reader who would enjoy Hit and Run by Norah McClintock is likely a young adult interested in fast-paced, suspenseful mysteries. Fans of Lois Duncan's I Know What You Did Last Summer or Caroline B. Cooney's The Face on the Milk Carton will find the blend of tension and teenage dilemmas compelling and gripping.
470 ratings
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Mixed feelings
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240
Novel • Fiction
Contemporary
1994
YA
12-18 years
HL630L
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