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?

From the Back Cover

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.

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.

Review Quotes

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

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

"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)

"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)

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

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

"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

"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

"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

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 7.9 Inches (H) x 5.3 Inches (W) x .9 Inches (D)

Weight: .6 Pounds

Suggested Age: 13 Years

Number of Pages: 320

Genre: Young Adult Fiction

Sub-Genre: Social Themes

Publisher: HarperCollins

Theme: Prejudice & Racism

Format: Paperback

Author: Allan Stratton

Language: English

Street Date: March 6, 2012

TCIN: 1003136207

UPC: 9780061451133

Item Number (DPCI): 247-10-4303

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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