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I Know What You Did Last Summer Paperback – May 5, 2020

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Four teens fight to outsmart a killer who intends to avenge a young boy's death in this suspenseful thriller that inspired the classic horror film.

 

After a party, four teens are in a hit-and-run accident that results in a young boy's death. Unable to deal with the consequences, they leave the body behind and make an anonymous phone call to the police, tipping them off.

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. With twists and turns at every corner, they'll have to fight to stay steps ahead of a killer determined to make them pay.
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    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
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    0316425354
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More chilling reads from the master of suspense LOIS DUNCAN All for one and revenge for all. Blinded by their oath, a secret society becomes an instrument of vengeance. Can they break the spell? With thrills, chills, and a high-speed chase, this suspenseful thriller will leave readers breathless! When Kit and her friends realize that Blackwood boarding school isn't what it claims to be, and might be haunted, it could be too late. Nancy can read people's minds, and make them do what she wants. Will she use her gift for good, or satisfy her own selfish desire? A group of students set out to teach their malicious teacher a lesson, only to learn that one of them could be a killer. From the moment Rachel's family takes in her orphaned cousin Julia, strange things start to happen. And Rachel's family is in danger…

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"Lois Duncan is the patron saint of all things awesome."―Jenny Han, New York Times bestselling author of To All the Boys I've Loved Before series

"Lois Duncan has always been one of my biggest inspirations. I gobbled up her novels, reading them again and again and scaring myself over and over. She's a master of suspense, so prepare to be dazzled and spooked!"―Sara Shepard, New York Times bestselling author of the Pretty Little Liars series

"I couldn't be more pleased that Lois Duncan's books will now reach a new generation of readers."―Judy Blume, New York Times bestselling author of Forever and Tiger Eyes

"She knows what you did last summer. She knows how to find that secret evil in her characters' hearts, evil that she turns into throat-clutching suspense in book after book. Does anyone write scarier books than Lois Duncan? I don't think so."―R.L. Stine, New York Times bestselling author of the Goosebump and Fear Street series

"There are a lot of smart authors, and a lot of authors who right reasonably well. Lois Duncan is smart, writes darn good books and is one of the most entertaining authors in America."―Walter Dean Myers, Printz award-winning author of Monster and Dope Sick

"Lois Duncan's books kept me up many a late night reading under the covers with a flashlight!"―Wendy Mass, author of Leap Day and Heaven Looks a Lot Like the Mall

About the Author

Lois Duncan was an acclaimed suspense author for young adults. She published nearly fifty books for children, including I Know What You Did Last Summer and Down a Dark Hall, which were both adapted into movies, and Who Killed My Daughter?, a non-fiction book about the harrowing experience of her daughter's murder.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; New edition (May 5, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0316425354
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0316425353
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 12 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 760L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 7 and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.2 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.45 x 0.9 x 8.2 inches
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Lois Duncan (1934-2016) was born in Philadelphia, PA, and grew up in Sarasota, FL.

She knew from early childhood that she wanted to be a writer. She submitted her first story to a magazine at age 10 and became published at 13. Throughout her high school years she wrote regularly for young people's publications, particularly Seventeen.

As an adult, Lois moved to Albuquerque, NM, where she taught magazine writing for the Journalism Department at the University of New Mexico and continued to write for magazines. Over 300 of her articles and stories appeared in such publications as Ladies Home Journal, Redbook, McCall's, Good Housekeeping, and Reader's Digest, and for many years she was a contributing editor for Woman's Day.

Lois was the author of over 50 books, ranging from children's picture books to poetry to adult non-fiction, but is best known for her young adult suspense novels, which have received Young Readers Awards in 16 states and three foreign countries. In 1992, Lois was awarded the Margaret A. Edwards Award, presented by the School Library Journal and the ALA Young Adult Library Services Association for "a distinguished body of adolescent literature." In 2009, she received the Katharine Drexel Award, awarded by the Catholic Library Association "to recognize an outstanding contribution by an individual to the growth of high school and young adult librarianship and literature." In 2015 she was named a Grand Master by the Mystery Writers of America.

Six of her novels -- SUMMER OF FEAR, KILLING MR. GRIFFIN, GALLOWS HILL, RANSOM, DON'T LOOK BEHIND YOU and STRANGER WITH MY FACE -- were made-for-TV movies. I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER and HOTEL FOR DOGS were box office hits.

Although young people are most familiar with Lois Duncan's fictional suspense novels, adults may know her best as the author of WHO KILLED MY DAUGHTER?, the true story of the murder of Kaitlyn Arquette, the youngest of Lois's five children. Kait's heartbreaking story has been featured on such TV shows as Unsolved Mysteries, Good Morning America, Larry King Live, Sally Jessy Raphael and Inside Edition. A full account of the family's on-going personal investigation of this still unsolved homicide can be found on the Internet at http://kaitarquette.arquettes.com.

Lois Duncan's personal web page is at http://loisduncan.arquettes.com.

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Jennifer M. Olivieri
5.0 out of 5 stars Suspenseful book!
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2023
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I am reading this book with my daughter for her summer reading for school. She doesn't like to read much, but she likes this one. It's very suspenseful and there are lots of plot twists. Much better than the movie!
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John E. Borst II
4.0 out of 5 stars WAY Better Than the Movie
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If you haven't already, please DO NOT watch the movie. It's really a horrible mockery of a truly great novel. Duncan herself was aghast at it when she saw what they'd done. Experience the story as it was intended by picking up this incredible novel! The book is so well crafted and its ending is COMPLETELY different! If you've already seen the film, my condolences...soothe yourself with the novel.
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Doug McIntire
5.0 out of 5 stars Now a Movie - But not the Same
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I Know What You Did Last Summer is an older story that's been made into a move, but the movie isn't the same as the book. They have entirely different endings, which I found to be a wonderful surprise. And although it was written in 1973, there's a timeless nature to the way that kids react to peer pressure. Lois does a wonderful job of capturing that and their inner turmoil that follows. If you've never read this, then I recommend that you put it on your reading list. It was quite enjoyable and this is one I that I'm going to keep on my bookshelf.
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Phil
3.0 out of 5 stars A rare instance of the movie being better than the book
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2023
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It was not a bad book but it wasn't great. It was slightly better than okay. It had several slow parts. The ending (last 2-3 chapters) were quite anticlimactic, resolved incredibly easily, and just ends. The movie, though aside from the names and the secret are nothing alike, is much more entertaining and has a better climax.

There is an interview with the author at the end where she describes her hatred for me movie because it "ruined her masterpiece." Rest assured, this book is no masterpiece. It is ok. It is mostly entertaining. But it will be one you have forgotten about days after finishing it.

If you are a fan of the movie it is worth reading just to see the vast differences. If not, may be worth reading, but there are thousands of better books to choose from.
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Jeff
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice paperback good value
Reviewed in the United States on November 1, 2022
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Got this book for a Christmas gift for my Charity Angel Tree kid. Perfect for young/teen readers!
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Jennifer J. Hoey
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun thriller!
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2018
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If your expecting it to be like the movie, you will be disappointed like the author was when she saw the movie!
This story is suspenseful, heartbreaking, and tragic. There are no villains here, just flawed humans. The story has been updated for modern times but it doesn't detract from the story of four college bound kids who cover up a tragic accident and got away with it until a mysterious pen pal threatens to expose them.
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Christy
4.0 out of 5 stars This is not the movie or TV show was still brilliant
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2022
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I recently watched the entire TV show I know what you did last summer And I wanted to watch the 3 movies and this was on sale so I just decided to get it. One thing I did find out after reading the end of this book, the movie was not what the author wanted she didn't even know what was being made and she hated it. I have it seen it in years and that's why I want to watch it but now going into it at least I know it's nothing to like. Also Lois edited this book from the original 1970s version. This also isn't like the Amazon Prime TV show that was cancelled.

Four teenagers Julie, Ray, Helen and Barry are All living with a secret that happens the summer before. They made a packed never just speak of it and not go to the police with what they know. Well Summer That secrets coming back to haunt them. Someone has found out what they did leaving messages and stalking them.

Helen is TV star on news station, Julie's going to be going to college, Ray's back from California after running away and Barry's at college now but they aren't safe from what's happening because the person has tracked them down and is making their lives miserable.

There is not the movie or TV show as I said. So no blood bath but I still enjoyed it so much. Julie and Ray were my favorites. I guessed the twist that was near end too. I don't know how but just did. Was perfect ending.
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Nicole Barnes
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022
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I enjoyed the book.
I watched the movie bc years ago and the difference in th we book and movie are clear.
It was a good read
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5.0 out of 5 stars No es como la película
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5.0 out of 5 stars Much better than the movies
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I have watched the movies a long time ago.but enjoyed reading it.the book version is way better than the movies
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4.0 out of 5 stars Better than the film.
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I saw the film first and I just realized there was a book so I wanted to read it. I was really surprise: the book is very interesting and it is quite different from the movie. If you enjoy the movie I recomend you to read the book. You will surprise yourself...
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