Sweet 16 to Life (Langdon Prep, No. 3) - Softcover

Reid, Kimberly

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0758267428 ISBN 13: 9780758267429

Publisher: Kensington -Teen/Dafina, 2013

Synopsis

Thanks to skills learned from her undercover-cop mom, Chanti Evans has saved lives and exposed lies at her exclusive private school. But taking down Langdon Prepsters is one thing. Does she have what it takes to go up against hardcore criminals?

After a semester with Langdon's most rich and snobby, Chanti knows all too well that trust is tough to find and keep. So when her old hood friend, MJ, turns to her for help, Chanti is determined to protect her from vengeful gang member Lux. But that means mending fences with her irresistible ex-boyfriend, Marco, and enlisting his very reluctant assistance. And when Lux suddenly vanishes, Chanti and MJ become prime suspects. Now to clear their names, she must uncover secrets that will strike much too close to home, putting her place at Langdon--and her future--on the line. . .

"Watch out Nancy Drew. . .Chanti Evans from the 'hood is the hot new sleuth in town!" --Simone Elkeles, New York Times bestselling author

"Chanti will show why you keep your friends close and your frenemies closer." --Ni-Ni Simone

"Chanti is smart and funny. . .a welcome addition to the world of teen mysteries." --Kirkus

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From the Author

School Library Journal
Gr 8-10--Chanti Evans is on a case again in this delightful teen detective novel. The urban setting and multicultural cast of characters will appeal to a wide audience, as will the mix of mystery, danger, friendship, romance, and family drama. Daughter of an undercover vice cop, the 15-year-old has a way of finding trouble in her rough Denver neighborhood-this time when her next-door neighbor MJ's house catches fire and Chanti spots a suspicious young man in a hoodie. She's determined to help MJ, a former gang member, especially after MJ is arrested for possession of drugs and weapons. Meanwhile, Chanti-a scholarship student at a snooty private school-must deal with her overprotective mother and the truth about the father she's never met. On top of all this, she's still not over her ex. Luckily, Chanti is resourceful, working her neighborhood contacts, her mother's access to law-enforcement information, and her own street smarts to figure out what's really going on. The middle of the story is slow at times, but when Chanti decodes a set of clues in the form of DVD covers, the pace speeds up and suddenly her life is in danger. This is a suspenseful story with a clever, funny teen at its center and just enough grit to make it realistic. While this book could stand alone, readers may want to start at the beginning of the series. A tantalizing cliff-hanger of an ending hints at the next installment.--Miranda Doyle, Lake Oswego School District, OR

About the Author

Kimberly Reid grew up the daughter of a police detective and is glad she can turn that experience into a character more fearless than she could ever be. She is the author of No Place Safe and lives in Colorado with her husband.

About this edition

• Publisher: Kensington -Teen/Dafina
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0758267428
• ISBN 13: 9780758267429
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256