Rottman, S.L. Shadow of a Doubt.ROTTMAN, S.L. Shadow of a doubt. Peachtree Peachtree can be several things:
To quote the review of the hardcover in KLIATT, November November: see month. 2003: Shadow got his nickname (1) An alternate name used to identify yourself in a chat room. (2) A shortcut for identifying a recipient in an e-mail address book. because he always trailed around after his beloved older brother, Daniel Daniel, book of the Bible Daniel, book of the Bible. It combines "court" tales, perhaps originating from the 6th cent. B.C., and a series of apocalyptic visions arising from the time of the Maccabean emergency (167–164 B.C. . But seven years ago, at the age of 15, Daniel ran away from home, destroying his family's world. Now Shadow is turning 15--and Daniel has suddenly returned, charged with murder. Shadow must cope with his conflicted feelings toward his long-lost brother, as well as with the new challenges of high school, the demands of being on the debating team, and the appeal of Robin, a team member. His mother wants them all to be a happy family once more; can Shadow manage to give Daniel another chance? Rottman, author of Hero, Rough Waters, Head Above Water, and Stetson, excels at realistically depicting teens struggling with family issues. Shadow's anger at Daniel rings true; so does his anger at his parents, who have their own difficulties with Daniel's return and with the murder trial that he faces. Shadow tells the tale, and readers will empathize em·pa·thize v. To feel empathy in relation to another person. with his struggle to learn to trust again. Daniel's sad story emerges gradually, and readers will eagerly turn the pages to discover what happens next. A quick, compelling read. Paula Rohrlick, KLIATT |
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