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At the age of eight, Michael survives an act of violence so horrific that the local press dubs him “The Miracle Boy.” And orphan now, and no longer able to speak, Michael soon discovers the one thing he can do better than anyone else. Whether it’s a locked door with no key, a padlock with no... read more
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Characters/People edit
- Mr. Norman Marsh: Add a description of this character.
- Gunnar
- Julian
- Amelia Marsh
- Ramona
- Michael
- Brian Hauser
- Lucy
- Mike
- Zeke
- Adam Marsh
- Danny Farrely
- Uncle Lito
- Mr. Slade
- Griffi
- Mr. Martie
- Wesley
- Nadine
- Ron
- Bigmouth
- Sleepy Eyes
- Jerry Slade
- Mr. G
- Griffin King
- Trey Tollman
- Mr. X
- Mr. Bailey
- Brooklyn
- Manhattan
- Harrington Banks
First Sentence edit
You may remember me.
Table of Contents edit
One: Locked Up Tight for Another Day
Two: Outside Philadelphia, September 1999
Three: Michigan, 1991
Four: New York City, Late 1999
Five: Michigan, 1991 to 1996
Six: Connecticut, New Year's Day 2000
Seven: Michigan, 1996 to 1999
Eight: Connecticut, January 2000
Nine: Michigan, June 1999
Ten: Los Angeles, January 2000
Eleven: Michigan, June and July 1999
Twelve: Los Angeles, January 2000
Thirteen: Michigan, July 1999
Fourteen: Los Angeles, January 2000
Fifteen: Michigan, July 1999
Sixteen: Los Angeles, January 2000
Seventeen: Michigan, July 1999
Eighteen: Los Angeles and Monterey, Early 2000
Nineteen: Michigan, July 1999
Twenty: Los Angeles, Arizona, July, August, September 2000
Twenty-one: Michigan, July 1999
Twenty-two: Ohio, September 2000
Twenty-three: Michigan, July, August 1999
Twenty-four: Michigan, September 2000
Twenty-five: Michigan, August, September, 1999
Twenty-six: Los Angeles, September 2000
Twenty-seven: Still Locked Up Tight but Another Day Closer
Series & Lists edit
This book is in 2013 Iowa High School Battle of the Books. (authoritative list)
Authors & Contributors edit
- Steve Hamilton (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Minotaur
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 0312380429
Page Count: 320
Publisher: Minotaur
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2010
ISBN: 0312380429
Page Count: 320
Awards edit
- Amazon Best of the Month (January 2010, #4)
- Alex Awards (2011)
- Edgar Award (2011: Best Novel, Winner)
- Barry Award (2011: Best Novel, nominee)
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- Dewey: 813.54
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