I remember the time of the Communist scare. Avi is really good at showing you how things aren't always black and white, that absolutes are rare, and what's "right" and what's "true" don't always fall in the same place. Avi is really good at showing you how things aren'. Books Hello, Sign in. I thought this book was very good. © 2008-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates, Mysteries & Detective Stories for Children. The Collison's are an ordinary family, and Pete's a normal kid... until the FBI show up at his door and accuse him and his family of being Communists. For this tale, he hopped on the Red Scare train to 1950's America. He is also brave and courageous. - Kirkus Reviews“Authentic period details—such as popular radio programs and the ongoing rivalry between the Dodgers and the Giants—add a colorful backdrop to Pete’s quest as he navigates the murky gray area between truth and fiction. Catch you later, traitor by Avi, 2015 edition, in English - First edition. It’s 1951, and twelve-year-old Pete Collison is a regular kid who loves detective stories and radio crime dramas. Avi authored this book and it is for ages 8-12, (grades 3-7). Words and individuals that Pete had heard about in passing from his parent’s conversations and newspapers now become significant and critical. Try. Most of them don't cover this topic until high school American History. Barbara … His family is being watched by t. The year is 1951 and there’s a war going on across the country and baseball is the talk of the town. Thank you to the publisher and to Netgalley for an opportunity to read an advance copy of Catch You Later, Traitor. - Booklist. by Avi. ebook. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account. What a wonderfully, sneaky way to teach history! Why not focus on some serious family drama? Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2017. Who should he talk to. The book is about a young boy who is in seventh grade, Pete Collison. :). As Pete is ostracized by his classmates, ignored by his best friend, and begins receiving bad grades, he wonders if there is any truth to his teacher's allegations especially when he's followed by an FBI agent. I hope young readers give this book a chance. This book is for young adults and I am in my 60s. Share on twitter. While the twists were interesting, and the character interactions genuinely intriguing, this book was over 130 pages too long, and started very slow. Save up to 80% by choosing the eTextbook option for ISBN: 9781616204877, 1616204877. Avi has adeptly captured life during the early 1950's and helps to bring the era alive to the reader. For twelve-year old Pete, his life consists of school, reading detective novels, hanging out with his best friend Kat, and talking Dodger baseball. Account & Lists Sign in Account & Lists Returns & … I am not usually a reader of teen fiction, but I have a particular interest in certain aspects of 20th century history, including McCarthyism. Start by marking “Catch You Later, Traitor” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Catch You Later, Traitor by AVI. Pete Collison's life changes one day when his teacher claims his dad is a "Commie" or Red Sympathizer and everyone in his class stops talking to him. 3.89 avg rating • (551 ratings by Goodreads) Softcover ISBN 10: 1616205873 ISBN 13: 9781616205874. "When a young man talks to an old man, it is always a gift.". I received this book free from the publisher through the Goodreads giveaway program. When his teacher finds out about the investigation and publicly rejects Pete in class, Pete becomes an outcast among his friends, even best friend Kat, whose father won't let her hang out with any commies. Is that why his friends won't talk to him anymore? I think students will like the mystery elements, but I think a lot of the Communism talk may go over their head. Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2017, Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2016. I think students will like the mystery elements, but I think a lot of the Communism talk may go over their heads. The nuance was this book's best strength. Pete doesn't believe his father was really a communist, but after the local FBI agent shows up on his doorstep and asks him to spy on his own family, it turns out that there is a huge family mystery tied to the Great Depression, and several members of Pete's closest relatives have secrets in their past. AVI is a wonderful author and I have been lucky to have read several books. It was published in 2015. Catch You Later, Traitor. It's 1951, and twelve-year-old Pete Collison is a regular kid in Brooklyn, New York, who loves Sam Spade detective books and radio crime dramas. Personally, I think this is one of Avi's best books. I identified with some of the. The teacher's verbal attacks and being shunned by kids who were his best buddies the day before present challenges. 'Catch You Later, Traitor' by Avi follows young Pete Collison whose father has been accused of being a Communist during the McCarthy era. For the young reader, the author success. Prime. Pete's character battles huge internal and external conflicts. Although, the fear of Communism isn't as rampant today, an analogy can be made to way some Muslims were treated after the terrorist attacks on 9/11. To solve this escalating mystery, Pete becomes Sam Spade, his favorite detective in the novels that he reads. An accomplished historical mystery by one of kid lit’s most reliable craftspeople." We’d love your help. Whenever I find myself angry on early in a book, it's hard for me to enjoy the rest of it. Catch You Later, Traitor tells the story of Pete and his family who live in Brooklyn in the 1950s. We were playing our regular afternoon recess punchball game out in the schoolyard. The year is 1951 and there’s a war going on across the country and baseball is the talk of the town. Find all the books, read about the author and more. ebook. Share on email. Pete Collison's life changes one day when his teacher claims his dad is a "Commie" or Red Sympathizer and everyone in his class stops talking to him. Catch You Later, Traitor was inspired by his own childhood in Brooklyn during the Red Scare. This specific ISBN edition is currently not available. I'll be honest--if I choose to read historical fiction, the Cold War era is not real high up on my list. I think that made this story a little less enjoyable than it could have been--that and the fact that adults speak HORRIBLY to kids (particularly Pete). Pete treats the whole situation like it's a mystery, and he's the detective who will solve it. The Barn Devil's Race The Traitors' Gate Hard Gold: The Colorado Gold Rush of 1859: A Tale of the Old West The Cross of Lead Catch You Later, Traitor A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End: The Right Way to Write Writing Murder at Midnight The Man Who Was Poe Who Was That Masked Man, Anyway? The story blasts off from page one and maintains its pace until the end. "Catch You Later, Traitor" which I won through Goodreads/First Reads is an absorbing fast-paced, historically-based mystery that begins in Brooklyn, New York in 1951 at PS 10 when twelve-year-old Pete Collison's teacher Ricky Donavan starts mistreating him in class after spreading a rumor that his parents are Communists. Avi has adeptly captured life during the early 1950's and helps to bring the era alive to the reader. What is true, what is lie? I love the main character. Avi, . Kat is challenged by the whole si. Thank you to the publisher and to Netgalley for an opportunity to read an advance copy of Catch You Later, Traitor. This book held my attention from start to finish. Though the "Red Scare" and "McCarthyism" are important topics, the complexities of Communism and Socialism, as well as the world's relationship with Russia will be difficult concepts for this age to consume without some. When he finds out about his family history from his dad, it is very interesting. You can visit him online at www.avi-writer.com. Elements of this book remind me of the buried book. As Pete investigates more throughout the book, he finds out a lot more about his family's past and about his parents lives 20-30 years before. Avi has adeptly captured life during the early 1950's and helps to bring the era alive to the reader. Over the years, Avi has established himself as quite the time traveler. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in. An interesting book that explains the McCarthy witch trails of the cold war era to children. And so when I saw the description of Avi's book, I was intrigued and thought I would give it a try. Refresh and try again. The nuance was this book's best strength. Then an FBI agent shows up at his front door just when his parents are out, asking questions about his father and grand-father. Over the years, Avi has established himself as quite the time traveler. I skipped a huge chunk of the book in the middle and missed...practically nothing. And unfortunately, those secrets are of great interest to the FBI in the age of McCarthyism. Pete, in particular, is a delight with his inner monologues, his excitement for sleuthing and his creative sense of humour. He is a winner of the Newbery Medal and twice runner-up for the Newbery Honor. His older brother is rather mean to him, and determined to go to a rocket camp. Sam Spade Meets Joseph McCarthy & The Brooklyn Dodgers, Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2015. Words and individuals that Pete had heard about in passing from his parent’s conversations and newspapers now become significant and critical. I found this book by talking to my older brother about books that suit my interests. Read "Catch You Later, Traitor" by Avi available from Rakuten Kobo. It’s 1951, and twelve-year-old Pete Collison is a regular kid who loves detective stories and radio crime dramas. His dad is being accused of being a "red"(Communist), and everyone that he knows, including his friends, are not interacting with him. Loving Sam Spade detective novels and listening to radio crime dramas, Pete uses his sleuthing skills to investigate his father's past, hoping to uncover the identity of the informer who reported his family. This book has an interesting mystery and is set in a time right after the Great Depression when communism is a huge threat to America. Avi has been one of my favorite authors for many years. It was because he decided to be a Giants fan instead of a Dodgers fan, so Kat calls him a traitor as a joke. 2015 Book Review. I'll be honest--if I choose to read historical fiction, the Cold War era is not real high up on my list. Please try again. For the young reader, the author successfully portrays the paranoia that was reputedly a big part of the McCarthyism of that time. I identified with some of the things Pete is interested in--the secret decoder. Catch You Later, Traitor. The Collison's are an ordinary family, and Pete's a normal kid... until the FBI show up at his door and accuse him and his family of being Communists. "Catch You Later, Traitor" takes place in Brooklyn, 1951. Pete is confused by things his father said, and he's not sure what to do about an FBI agent. Then an FBI agent shows up at his front door just when his parents are out, asking questions about his father and grand-father. But when an FBI agent shows up at Pete's doorstep, accusing Pete's father of being a Communist, Pete is caught in a real-life mystery. Catch You Later, Traitor: Avi: 9781101917657: Books - Amazon.ca. Could there really be Commies in his family? Catch You Later, Traitor eBook: Avi: Amazon.ca: Kindle Store. Catch You Later, Traitor. As Pete is ostracized by his classmates, ignored by his best friend, and begins receiving bad grades, he wonders if there is any truth to his teacher's allegations especially wh. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published Something went wrong. The book is set in the 1950’s with the Main character as Pete and Kat, his friend that is a girl from school. His life is interrupted when communism, Reds and socialism enters his life. It’s 1951, and twelve-year-old Pete Collison is a regular kid who loves detective stories and radio crime dramas. Though the "Red Scare" and "McCarthyism" are important topics, the complexities of Communism and Socialism, as well as the world's relationship with Russia will be difficult concepts for this age to consume without some guidance. I have read books by Avi before, and all of them were great. Avi is an American author of young adult and children's literature. I skipped a huge chunk of the book in the middle and missed...practically nothing. My granddaughters, both the 9 year olds and 11 enjoyed it and asked for more like it. As Pete investigates more throughout the book, he finds out a lot more about his family's past and about his parents lives 20-30 years before. When his teacher finds out about the investigation and publicly reject. He is definitely hardheaded and wants to find out about everything. I am definitely glad I took a risk on this "teen" book and highly recommend it for adults and teens alike. Please try your request again later. For twelve-year old Pete, his life consists of school, reading detective novels, hanging out with his best friend Kat, and talking Dodger baseball. Skip to main content.ca. Good story -- historical fiction (Red Scare era) for young readers by the wonderful Avi. School Library Journal Starred Review, 2015; Edgar Allen Poe Award (Nominee), 2016 and others Year Published. PRAISE FOR CATCH YOU LATER, TRAITOR: Catch You Later, Traitor (Book) : Avi : "It's 1951, and twelve-year-old Pete Collison is a regular kid in Brooklyn, New York, who loves Sam Spade detective books and radio crime dramas. Catch You Later, Traitor. Pete admires the fictional detective Sam Spade, and throws on the proverbial trench coat as he attempts to uncover the truth of his father's background. Catch You Later, Traitor. I loved it.”, Edgar Award Nominee for Best Juvenile (2016), See 2 questions about Catch You Later, Traitor…, 33 Sweeping Multigenerational Family Dramas. 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