Exposed (Retribution, 2)

Raven will have to learn to fly if she is to survive. Raven is cunning, aggressive and whip-smartshes had to be to survive. She was taken in at a young age by the boss of a car-theft ring, who rescued her from a life of hell. For too long shes believed she owes him everything and used her uncanny urban climbing skills to train young recruits for what she believes are victimless crimes. Until Raven discovers that his compassion for the kids he wrangles into the ring is just a front, and they are all merely tools of his trade, nothing more. When hes responsible for the death of Ravens young apprentice, she finally sees him for what he really isand sets out to bring him down. Stealing cars to get by and pay her debts, Raven excels at urban climbing and takes pride in her jobuntil she is forced to take sides and bring down a car-theft ring in this fast-paced entry in the Retribution trilogy. ___ From School Library Journal: Accessible Reads for Struggling and Reluctant Readers | Hi-Lo Roundup: (http://www.slj.com/2015/09/reviews/books/accessible-reads-for-struggling-and-reluctant-readers-hi-lo-roundup/) http://www.slj.com/2015/09/reviews/bo... MYSTERIES AND ACTION BROUWER, Sigmund. Unleashed. 168p. ISBN 9781459807303. DEEN, Natasha. Burned. 168p. ISBN 9781459807266. GRAVES, Judith. Exposed. 144p. ISBN 9781459807228. ea vol: (Retribution). Orca Bks. Oct. 2015. pap. $9.95. Gr 9 Up Wealthy trust-fund baby Jace seems to have it all in Unleashed, but trouble brews under the surface; he is constantly trying to protect his brother from their fathers abuse, and their mothers neglect. As he trains to defend himself, he gradually learns trust through two girls who are also working toward retribution. In Burned, Josie is scraping by as a homeless teen after a dirty cop set her house ablaze. She has to team up with unlikely partners in order to exact justice for her family. Raven survives as the protg of a car theft boss in Exposed, training new recruits. But when her boss reveals himself to be a murderer, Raven is determined to bring him down. Falling on the longer side of hi-lo spectrum, these titles boast an average of 150 pages. However, large text and middle grade reading levels make the series accessible to struggling teen readers. Raven is cunning, aggressive and whip-smart—she's had to be to survive. She was taken in at a young age by the boss of a car-theft ring, who rescued her from a life of hell. For too long she's believed she owes him everything and used her uncanny urban climbing skills to train young recruits for what she believes are victimless crimes. Until Raven discovers that his compassion for the kids he wrangles into the ring is just a front, and they are all merely tools of his trade, nothing more. When he's responsible for the death of Raven's young "apprentice," she finally sees him for what he really is—and sets out to bring him down. The RETRIBUTION series : "These interconnected narratives are page-turning reads, offering adventure, intrigue, and satisfying retribution. Jace, Josie, and Raven are fiercely independent, clever, and intelligent protagonists; each has a rich backstory and an engaging narrative voice that hooks readers from the beginning. Will appeal to a wide range of readers, including reluctant readers who need a quick hook." - VOYA Raven is cunning, aggressive and whip-smart#8212;she's had to be to survive. She was taken in at a young age by the boss of a car-theft ring, who rescued her from a life of hell. For too long she's believed she owes him everything and used her uncanny urban climbing skills to train young recruits for what she believes are victimless crimes. Until Raven discovers that his compassion for the kids he wrangles into the ring is just a front, and they are all merely tools of his trade, nothing more. When he's responsible for the death of Raven's young "apprentice," she finally sees him for what he really is#8212;and sets out to bring him down