Im just beginning to realize the flickering presence lois duncans books still play in my imagination, decades after discovering them most of my reading life, age nine to twelve. The group makes a secret pact to bury the memory of that night and never speak of it again, but when one of the girls receives a note that reads i know what you did last summer, their dark lie is unearthed. Louis duncans 1958 young adult classic tells the story of what happens when the debutante tradition comes to one small. Profiles in courage by john f kennedy 1964 first printing teen age abridged ppbk. Lois duncan, author of more than 50 books for children and teens including killing. If they are accepted, then they will begin training in order to become an elite bodyguard. Remembering lois duncan, the queen of the young adult thriller. Lois duncan was a young wife and mother of two when she decided to write a novel to pay the bills. Lois duncan1934 introductionprincipal worksgeneral commentarytitle commentaryfurther readingborn lois duncan steinmetz. Lois duncan the new guy at tracys school is handsome, intense, and desperately needs her helpbut theres something about him that isnt quite right high school junior tracy lloyd is unsure about the new guy in school. Now that andi is no longer running a hotel for dogs, she decides to start a new project a newspap.
Initially the story was rejected because duncan had an underage character drink a beer. April corrigans life is turned upsidedown when she when she learns that her father has been working secretly undercover for the fbi. Another in the lizzie skurnick seriesthis is the first book lois duncan ever wrote, and its an. My personal favorites of hers are the twisted window and ransom. Lois duncans first novel is back in print, thanks to lizzie skurnick books. She is a prolific author, still publishing books into the 2010s. I left out some of her lesser known books and books that she cowrote because the website was getting on my nerves. Though lois duncan is best known to people of my generation and younger as a writer of teen thrillers, this book does not fall into that genre. Louis duncan s 1958 young adult classic tells the story of what happens when the debutante tradition comes to one small town. Lois duncan books, author biography, and reading level.
Buy debutante hill by lois duncan online at alibris. Lois duncans most popular book is i know what you did last summer. The next the books by dave duncan is the kings blade series in which it begins with troublemakers, orphans and other boys all around the age of 14 who are brought or find their. Incorporating feminist themes, the novel follows a group of young women who become convinced to punish their fathers by a charismatic teacher.
Apr 06, 2009 lois duncan born lois duncan steinmetz, april 28, 19341 is an american writer and novelist, known primarily for her books for children and young adults, in particular and some times controversially considering her young readership crime thrillers. Lois duncan lois duncan is the author of books such as i know what you did last summer. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. She is best known for her youngadult novels, and has been credited by historians as a pioneering figure in the development of young adult fiction, particularly in the genres of horror, thriller, and suspense. This ebook features an illustrated biography of lois duncan including rare images and neverbeforeseen documents from the authors personal collection. He opened the door and got out of the car, and karen, too upset to acknowledge the apology, got out also and followed him in silence into the restaurant. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in. Apr 19, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of duncan lois books online. Lois duncan became a published author in 1958 with the book debutante hill. Incorporating feminist themes, the novel follows a group of young women who become convinced to punish their fathers by a charismatic. A paranormal rollercoaster ride with goosebumps at every turnnow a motion picture starring uma thurman and anna sophia. Debutante hill by lois duncan nook book ebook barnes. Explore books by lois duncan with our selection at. Lynn chambers is popular, wealthy, and going almost steady with a handsome college boy.
She has received five special awards from the mystery writers of america and is a recipient of the margaret a. Though lois duncan is best known to people of my generation and younger as a writer of teen thrillers, this book does. Unlike her later novels which mainly focused on the. Song for joyce, in 1958 under the pen name lois kerry, followed by debutante hill in 1959. There was a kind, helpful rich boy and a downonhisluck bad boy named dirk. The next the books by dave duncan is the kings blade series in which it begins with troublemakers, orphans and other boys all around the age of 14 who are brought or find their way to the grand ironhall in starkmore. Jun 28, 2016 the american childrens author lois duncan, who has died aged 82, was best known for her literary young adult thrillers i know what you did last summer 1973 and killing mr griffin 1978. A paranormal rollercoaster ride with goosebumps at every turnnow a motion picture starring. Her full name is lois duncan steinmetz, and she was born in philadelphia, pennsylvania, on april 28, 1934. Lois duncan s first book reissued by lizzie skurnick books was such a fun reading experience. Lois duncan books list of books by author lois duncan. Debutante hill is a 1958 novel by lois duncan, originally published by dodd, mead and company. Read down a dark hall by lois duncan available from rakuten kobo. Down a dark hall ebook by lois duncan rakuten kobo.
Duncans books reflect a dual awareness that young readers both wish to find characters like themselves but also to venture. Lois duncan began submitting stories to magazines when she was 10 and made her first sale at. The novel was originally rejected for consideration in the. She is known most well for her books written for children and young adults as well as crime thrillers for adults. She entered her ya project debutante hill in dodd, mead. From beloved author lois duncan comes the sequel to hotel for dogs a brandnew adventure with andi, her brother bruce, and their canine companions. Novelization of the movie starring buddy ebsen, lois nettleton, and keir dullea. The magic of spider womanpicture book scholastic, 1996 n. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. See all books authored by lois duncan, including i know what you did last summer, and killing mr.
Debutante hill by lois duncan goodreads share book. Lois duncans 1958 classic tells the story of what happens when the debutante tradition comes to one small town. Unable to deal with the consequences, they leave the body behind and make an anonymous phone call to the police, tipping them off. I cant remember a time when i didnt want to be a writer. Lois duncan grew up in sarasota, florida and from early childhood she knew she wanted to be a writer. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Film scenes pictured in color on front and back covers. Duncans work has been chosen as american library association best books for young adults. The novel was originally rejected for consideration in the dodd, mead and companys seventeenth summer literary contest due to one character drinking a beer, but after duncan swapped in a soft drink, she won the.
Louis duncans 1958 young adult classic tells the story of what happens when the debutante. Below is a list of lois duncan s books in order of when they were originally released. Dating in the 1950s sounded bizarre and confusing and i loved reading about it. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Apr 19, 2011 discover book depositorys huge selection of lois duncan books online. Discover book depositorys huge selection of lois duncan books online. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
Author lois duncans complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading debutante hill. Lizzie skurnick books bringing back the very best in young adult literature lois duncan s first novel. Lois duncan born lois duncan steinmetz, april 28, 19341 is an american writer and novelist, known primarily for her books for children and young adults, in particular and.
Created by publishers weekly view on publishers weekly share. To ask other readers questions about debutante hill, please sign up. Remembering lois duncan, the queen of the young adult. Lois duncan books, ebooks, audiobooks, biography barnes. Im just beginning to realize the flickering presence lois duncans books still play in my imagination, decades after discovering them most of my reading life, age nine to twelve especially, seemed to be in search of books that somehow conveyed for me, as movies did, a world as dark and tangled and mysterious as the one i glimpsed in my fevered girl head. Louis duncan s 1958 young adult classic tells the story of what happens when the debutante tradition comes to one small. At 20, she wrote her first novel, debutante hill, and entered it in dodd, mead and. Lois duncan books biography and list of works author. Books by lois duncan author of i know what you did last. Lois duncan has 56 books on goodreads with 8063 ratings. Lois duncan s 1958 classic tells the story of what happens when the debutante tradition comes to one small town. Lois duncan the author of bestsellers like stranger with my face, the third eye, and daughters of eve, lois duncan 19362016 was an undisputed master of young adult suspense books. Several of her books have been adapted into movies, most notably i know what you did last summer, which was followed by two sequels.
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