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In the Middle of the Night (novel)

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Language
  
English

Originally published
  
1 April 1995

Country
  
United States of America

3.5/5
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Publication date
  
1995

Author
  
Robert Cormier

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Media type
  
Print (Hardcover and Paperback)

Genres
  
Young adult fiction, Suspense

Nominations
  
Carnegie Medal, Edgar Award for Best Young Adult

Similar
  
Robert Cormier books, Other books

In the Middle of the Night is a young adult suspense novel by Robert Cormier. It was published in 1995.

Contents

Plot

This novel follows 16-year-old Denny Colbert, whose father was involved in a tragic accident that killed 22 children. He is not allowed to drive or answer the phone and his family moves so often that he is always the new kid in school. However, one afternoon, Denny disobeys his parents and answers a phone call, after which he finds himself drawn into a relationship with the mystery caller, someone who wants revenge.

Awards

  • 1996 ALA Best Books for Young Adults
  • 1997 Texas TAYSHAS High School Reading List
  • 1996 ALA Quick Pick for Young Adult Reluctant Readers
  • References

    In the Middle of the Night (novel) Wikipedia