Croak

Fed up with her wild behavior, sixteen-year-old Lex's parents ship her off to upstate New York to live with her Uncle Mort for the summer, hoping that a few months of dirty farm work will whip her back into shape. But Uncle Mort's true occupation is much dirtier than shoveling manure. He's a Grim Reaper. And he's going to teach Lex the family business.
She quickly assimilates into the peculiar world of Croak, a town populated by reapers who deliver souls from this life to the next. But Lex can't stop her desire for justice--or is it vengeance?--whenever she encounters a murder victim, craving to stop the attackers before they can strike again. Will she ditch Croak and go rogue with her reaper skills?

Author: Gina Damico
Publisher: Clarion Books
Published: 03/20/2012
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.80d
ISBN: 9780547608327
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.2
Point Value: 12
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 151134 / Croak


Award: South Carolina Childrens, Junior and Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Rhode Island Teen Book Award - Nominee
Award: Louisiana Teen Readers' Choice - Nominee
Award: Gateway Readers Award - Nominee
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Recommended


Review Citation(s):
Voice of Youth Advocates 12/01/2011 pg. 508 - Recommended - Better Than Most
Publishers Weekly 01/30/2012 pg. 57
Kirkus Reviews 02/15/2012
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 03/01/2012
Booklist 03/15/2012 pg. 58
School Library Journal 04/01/2012 pg. 158

About the Author
Gina Damico has worked as a tour guide, transcriptionist, theater house manager, scenic artist,
and movie extra. She lives in Boston with her husband, two cats, and a closet full of black
hoodies. Visit her website at www.ginadami.co.