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. Now sixteen years old, with her father the president of the united states, addie. The list is divided into genre categories then alphabetized within each category by the authors last name. Jan gangsei, author of zero day, on not being afraid to. Zero day by jan gangsei reading guidebook club discussion. She is also the author of the wild bunch and several middlegrade series written under pen names and published in multiple countries and languages. Eight years ago, addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of. From the mixedup files is the group blog of middlegrade authors celebrating books for middlegrade readers. Read zero day by jan gangsei available from rakuten kobo.
Eight years ago, addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. Review zero day by jan gangsei is a pulse pounding ya thriller that kept me guessing until the end. She has a degree in political science and is a former newspaper reporter covering. I quickly found myself unable to put this debut novel down.
E ight years ago, addie webster disappeared from the virginia governors mansion in the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. Twelveyearold nick loves soccer and hates books, but soon learns the power of words. 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. Zero day is a engaging tom clancy style spy novel seen through the povs of many characters but mainly the lens. Jan gangseis zero day basically stars this girl named. It was kind of interesting how we thought, like, you know, fate was gonna decide when this happened. Addie webster, governors daughter, was kidnapped at the age of eight from her home. Apr 27, 2017 book trailer for zero day by jan gangsei. Zero day is a thriller novel written by david baldacci. 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.
Our original plan was that zero day would be on zero degrees, but that only happened once because it was so warm this winter, and that was the day that andre had diarrhea. She vanished, and her highprofile parents were forced to move on. School library journal e ight years ago, addie webster disappeared from the virginia governors mansion in the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. New evidence now proves olivias father was actually murdered on the same fateful day her mother died. When olivias mother was killed, everyone suspected her father of murder. Read zero day plot summary from the story zero day by jan gangsei. Zero day by jan gangsei book cover, description, publication history. After stints in key west, new york city, and barbados, jan finally settled with her family in northern virginia, where she writes full time. Her debut novel, zero day, is a political thriller set in her former backyard of washington, dc. Unfortunately it seems as if zero day is a stand alone, but gangsei wrote on goodreads that there is potential for more. Now sixteen years old, she mysteriously and miraculously reappears. Eight years ago addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. Young adult, mystery, thriller, contemporary, cyberterrorism this book had me since the first page. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures.
Zero day ebook by jan gangsei 9781484722633 rakuten kobo. Add it to your toread shelf eight years ago, addie webster was the victim of. G zero became the main theme of ian bremmers book, every nation for itself. Finally, the book ends zero day is entertaining, but its also clearly written by someone who has almost no idea how computer hacking, domestic terrorism or the political world works. 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. Zero day is a realistic fictionthriller novel by jan gangsei. 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. Childrens literature association of utah beehive young adult book.
To quickly find a title or author, type ctrl and f at the same time. Bank street cbc best childrens book of the year 2017. Jan 12, 2016 eight years ago addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping of the decade. For anyone with a passion for childrens literatureteachers, librarians, parents, kids, writers, industry professionals we offer regularly updated book lists organized by unique categories, author interviews, market news, and a behindthescenes look at the making of a. Check out what i thought about zero day, a ya political thriller from debut writer jan gangsei. Addie vanishedand her highprofile parents were forced to move on. Zero day mp3 cd 12 january 2016 by jan gangsei author 4. It made me feel how much ive missed reading this genre. John puller is a combat vet and new the best military investigator in the u.
Aside from the main character, most of the character focus appeared to be on the genderswitching assistant, probably to make the book hip and trendy amongst the modern and liberalleaning readers. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. The pacing is just right, and i dont find it dragging. This is our stop on the zero day tour hosted by the irish banana. Set on a dystopian island, the jewel by amy ewing is about a society divided into rigid classes. Yes i have read and accept the terms and conditions.
If a book title is not on this list, there is no test available for that novel. Add it to your toread shelf eight years ago, addie webster was the victim of the most notorious kidnapping case of the decade. After stints in key west, new york city, and barbados, jan spent nearly twenty years living and writing in northern virginia. 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. Jan gangsei, author of zero day, on not being afraid to chuck. An interesting concept that falls flat on its face immediately after the prologue, i give zerog 2. Zero day by jan gangsei meet your next favorite book. However, the depth of the plot is just a soso for me.
Mark webster is now president of the united states and fighting to keep the oval office after a tumultuous first term. Eight years after being kidnapped addie webster, now sixteen, resurfaces under mysterious circumstances, significantly changed. Mar 03, 2016 zero day by jan gangsei published by disneyhyperion on december 6, 2016 genres. Jan gangsei audio books jan gangsei has a degree in political science and is a former newspaper reporter covering both politics and the police beat. Gangseis killer political novel is a mustread for those who enjoy a tight plot in their psychological thrillers. Now 17yearold addie is back, but things have changed since she was taken her father is the president, and a group of cyberterrorists has been engaged in increasingly more serious attacks designed to. Mar 29, 2017 but if youre up for a short, mystery, political read, then you might want to give zero day a chance. She has a degree in political science and is a former newspaper reporter covering both politics and the police beat.
Its been 8 years since governors daughter addie webster disappeared. I still like it and would recommend to young adult readers. Created by liz friend, wester middle school, frisco tx. 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. Read my personal reactions from the story zero day by jan gangsei. First, the regular physical copy of the book came to my house randomly, where it sat on a shelf for a long time. Gzero became the main theme of ian bremmers book, every nation for itself. Zero day delivered just the right amount of thrill and mystery.
Zero day by jan gangsei is a pulse pounding ya thriller that kept me guessing until the end. First, the regular physical copy of the book came to my. 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. Dec 08, 2016 eight years after being kidnapped addie webster, now sixteen, resurfaces under mysterious circumstances, significantly changed. Zero day audiobook by jan gangsei, read by andi arndt. Dec 05, 2016 zero day is a engaging tom clancy style spy novel seen through the povs of many characters but mainly the lens of the conflicted kidnap victim, addie and her former bestie and possible new love interest, darrow. Third, the summary just sound so action packed and thrilling. If you are the publisher or author of this book and. The plot of zero day was tension filled but that was just one of the things that made it a. At the top rung are the residents of the jewel, or the inner city. 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. Zero day by jan gangsei published by disneyhyperion on january. Zero day by jan gangsei published by disneyhyperion on december 6, 2016 genres. At the very bottom rung are the residents of the marshes.
Overall i enjoyed the novel form its detailed sentences and character development, yet this book really lacked the thrill part with not much action. She recently returned with her family to vermont, where she writes full time near the shores of lake champlain. Jan 12, 2016 zero day mp3 cd 12 january 2016 by jan gangsei author 4. Her debut novel, zero day, is a political thriller set in her backyard of washington, dc. Jan gangsei has a degree in political science and is a former newspaper reporter covering both politics and the police beat. This is the first installment in the john puller book series. Zero day jan gangsei, hyperion, 9781484722268, 2016. Zero day by jan gangsei was definitely a random audiobook pick for me. She vanishedand her highprofile parents were forced to move on. School library journal gangseis debut clearly benefits from her washington, dc, experience and although settings and time periods shift frequently, its always easy to follow the swiftpaced plot. Get 50% off this audiobook at the audiobooksnow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. 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. This is a perfect book for all fans of romance and its many subgenres. Aug 18, 2015 check out what i thought about zero day, a ya political thriller from debut writer jan gangsei.
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