This is a perfect book for all fans of romance and its many subgenres. Returning to the successful formula of her highly lauded debut, between shades of gray. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Bank street cbc best childrens book of the year 2017. Jan 12, 2016 at age 8, adele webster disappeared from her home without a trace. Created by liz friend, wester middle school, frisco tx.
Ive been binge watching supernatural on netflix since november and its been taking up all of my free time. Young adult, mystery, thriller, contemporary, cyberterrorism this book had me since the first page. Luke, a kid with dreadlocks and a calculus book open on the table in front of him. Now, eight years later, addie has escaped her captors and returned to her familyat the white house, where her father, a former virginia governor, is two years into a term as president of the united states. Although the vast majority of books that have lexile measures did not change, a small subset of books required updated lexile measures. Jan gangsei, author of zero day, on not being afraid to chuck. The plot of zero day was tension filled but that was just one of the things that made it a great book. Gangsei may be one of my favorite new authors after this book. She is also the author of the wild bunch and several middlegrade series written under pen names and published in multiple countries and languages. We have an awesome character interview and giveaway to share with you today and we cant wait for you to get to know more about this book, its characters and author, jan gangsei. Zero day is a engaging tom clancy style spy novel seen through the povs of.
She has a degree in political science and is a former newspaper reporter covering both politics and the police beat. School library journal gangsei s debut clearly benefits from her washington, dc, experience and although settings and time periods shift frequently, its always easy to follow the swiftpaced plot. This thriller doesnt let up its unrelenting pace until the breathless conclusion, which hints at a sequel. Huge shows like scandal have really sprung up a new found interest in political thrillers for me and after falling in love with the fixer earlier this year, i just knew zero day would be another hit.
There is the right amount of crime and drama to lure anyone. Jan gangsei grew up in the hills of vermont, where she began her career as a journalist and photographer. Signin to download and listen to this audiobook today. Dec 08, 2016 eight years after being kidnapped addie webster, now sixteen, resurfaces under mysterious circumstances, significantly changed. Jan gangsei books list of books by author jan gangsei.
Gangseis killer political novel is a mustread for those who enjoy a tight plot in their psychological thrillers. I still like it and would recommend to young adult readers. Zero day is a unique ya political thriller with a hint of romance. Elinors thoughts, a zero day, jan gangsei fanfic fanfiction. I could dedicate a whole post to that show and i might just do that in the. Zero day ebook by jan gangsei 9781484722633 rakuten kobo. She vanishedand her highprofile parents were forced to move on. Enhancements were made to more precisely measure materials read in k 2 classrooms. Overall i enjoyed the novel form its detailed sentences and character development, yet this book really lacked the thrill part with not much action. After stints in key west, new york city, and barbados, jan finally settled with her family in northern virginia, where she writes full time. Now 17yearold addie is back, but things have changed since she was taken her father is the president, and a group of cyberterrorists has. Honestly i liked the book very much i maybe would have changed some little things like when the book showed one of the cerberus spys perspective and overall just little things like that i would give it a 65 since it was a great book and right up my alley some key events in the. Zero day by jan gangsei is a pulse pounding ya thriller that kept me guessing until the end. Thank you so much for asking, and imore im so sorry i missed this question earlier.
Its been 8 years since governors daughter addie webster disappeared. Unfortunately it seems as if zero day is a stand alone, but gangsei wrote on goodreads that there is potential for more. This is our stop on the zero day tour hosted by the irish banana. Enjoy gift quality audio cd set for you home and library. An 11yearold boy on a quest to impress his suddenly cute, longtime friend accidentally manifests a tiny selfhelp guru into existence in this hilarious new middle grade novel about friendship, family, and first crushes. About the book zero day by jan gangsei hardcover disneyhyperion released 1122016 eight years ago, addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping case of the decade. Mar 19, 2016 tj burns march 19, 2016 thrilling, wellwritten, and suspenseful, zero game pulled me right into the drama and kept me guessing at every turn.
Download and enjoy your favorite jan gangsei audiobooks instantly today to your mobile phone, tablet, laptop or desktop at. I love watching crime and drama television shows and this book encompassed all that. It ended with enough finality, but it also leaves room for more. Zero day is a gripping and exciting story that kept me on my toes and kept me guessing until the very last scene. Jan gangsei, zero day thank you for reading books on archive. Jan 12, 2016 listen to zero day audiobook by jan gangsei. Mark webster is now president of the united states and fighting to keep the oval office after a tumultuous first term. Mark webster is now president of the united states, fighting to keep the oval office after a tumultuous first term.
Its certainly unlike anything ive read in the ya literature lately i read a lot, and for that, i give it high praise. After college, she landed a job as a newspaper reporter covering politics and the police beat, and was astonished to discover she could actually get paid to write and tell stories. On my way to the fall for the book festival at george mason university. Thank you so much for asking, and i will keep you posted with any new developments. Join the leading website for book clubs with over 35,000 clubs and 20,000 reading guides. Personal website for jan gangsei view the website share. Written by jan gangsei, audiobook narrated by andi arndt. Hopefully gangsei will answer our wishes with a sequel because i would love to dive. Jan 05, 2016 zero day by jan gangsei is a pulse pounding ya thriller that kept me guessing until the end. Mar 29, 2017 jan gangsei grew up in smalltown vermont, reading nancy drew mysteries, putting on backyard shows with her best friend and dreaming about exploring the world. Mar 03, 2016 thanks to hyperion teen i had the pleasure of reading zero day by jan gangsei this past feburary, the only book i read this month. Her childhood best friend, darrow fergusson, is asked by a national security advisor to spy on her to determine whether shes a threat to her fathers presidency or the nation.
After reading the book zero day, i had a thought of what it would be like for elinor to find out addie is safe and sound. She vanished, and her highprofile parents were forced to move on. Zero day by jan gangsei 60 second book talk duration. Throughout, teens will see glimpses into addies haunted. All rights and characters go jan gangsei, who is the author, and i own nothing. I both hope and dont that this turns into a series. Zero day by jan gangsei reading guidebook club discussion. Addie vanishedand her highprofile parents were forced to move on. Apr 27, 2017 book trailer for zero day by jan gangsei.
Get this book free when you sign up for a 30 day trial. The pacing is just right, and i dont find it dragging. Jan gangsei im so sorry i missed this question earlier. Iii clientserver programming and applicationswindows sockets version pdf by douglas e. Read my personal reactions from the story zero day by jan gangsei. Eight years ago, addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. Zero day jan gangsei read online free books archive. I quickly found myself unable to put this debut novel down. Zero day by jan gangsei published by disneyhyperion on january 12th, 2016. Thank you for putting a smile on my face today, ana s.
E ight years ago, addie webster disappeared from the virginia governors mansion in the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. Zero day audiobook by jan gangsei, read by andi arndt. Author of zero day disneyhyperion, 2016, the wild bunch aladdin, 2017. Zero day by jan gangsei book cover, description, publication history. Read zero day by jan gangsei available from rakuten kobo. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Jul 14, 2016 unfortunately it seems as if zero day is a stand alone, but gangsei wrote on goodreads that there is potential for more. Zero day delivered just the right amount of thrill and mystery. Read books for free from anywhere and from any device. Created by adventures in ya publishing view on adventures in ya publishing share.
Her debut novel, zero day, is a political thriller set in her backyard of washington, dc. Zero day by jan gangsei audio book simply audiobooks. Eight years ago, addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidna. Zero day is a realistic fictionthriller novel by jan gangsei.
Its full of mystery and suspense to keep you on edge for the whole 360. Also, spoilers for anyone who hasnt read the book yet. Zero day is full of complex interesting characters that youll love to go on this ride with. Now 17yearold addie is back, but things have changed since she was taken her father is. Gangsei gave me just enough tidbits of information that i could make some educated guesses, but not enough for the story to become in any way predictable. See all books authored by jan gangsei, including zero day, and the wild bunch, and more on. Jan gangsei has managed to break some ya molds here. Jan gangsei, author of zero day and the wild bunch.
Eight years ago addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. Gangsei s killer political novel is a mustread for those who enjoy a tight plot in their psychological thrillers. Read zero day plot summary from the story zero day by jan gangsei. If there is another book, i hope elinor gets a book herself. Zero day by jan gangsei explain how it will help describe the next steps refer back to the pros and cons describe the desired state summary how problems can be. However, the depth of the plot is just a soso for me. Hopefully gangsei will answer our wishes with a sequel because i would love to dive back into this thrilling, highstakes world. I liked that the plot elements include stockholm syndrome, politics, terrorism, and family relationship among others, but i just couldnt follow the reasonprinciple of addies abductors.