Sixteen Bricks Down (Sharp Shades) cover

Sixteen Bricks Down (Sharp Shades)

Author: Hamley, Dennis

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 3.1
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 3552
Points per Word 0.000141

Description

Chloe knows too much. That's why her stepfather's gang is going to kill her. Her only chance lies with a boy she's only just met. The question is, can she trust him?

Quick Summary

This short thriller throws readers right into a life-or-death situation where a teenage girl must decide whether to trust a complete stranger in just 3,500 words. The fast-paced danger, impossible choices about trust, and the mystery of why so many dangerous people want Chloe silent will keep readers turning pages. If your kid likes edge-of-your-seat stories like "The Running Dream" or "I Am Number Four," they'll devour this compact thriller. Perfect for grades 9-12 readers who love quick reads with massive stakes.