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Scapegoat: The Hounded
Alexander (Xander) Lloyd and his friend Haroon Qubadi fight for Haroon's father who is unjustly accused of supporting terrorism. The Hounded creates a timely exploration of prejudice, media, politics and religion. Richen weaves a tale of friendship and family that proves love and justice can prevail. A terrific choice for a book club, family and classroom.
Scapegoat: The Hounded stands alone and is also a sequel to Scapegoat: The Price of Freedom. The book contains questions for book groups and classroom discussions.
Further historical information about the incidents and the Constitutional considerations depicted in the novel can be found at author's website and blog.
At Rae Richen's blog, the author also provides connections to other historical documents and pertinent websites about the era.
Scapegoat: The Hounded stands alone and is also a sequel to Scapegoat: The Price of Freedom. The book contains questions for book groups and classroom discussions.
Further historical information about the incidents and the Constitutional considerations depicted in the novel can be found at author's website and blog.
At Rae Richen's blog, the author also provides connections to other historical documents and pertinent websites about the era.
272 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2011
About the author
Rae Richen
17 books28 followersRae Richen's short stories and articles have appeared in anthologies, newspapers and in handbooks for writers and teachers. She has taught middle school, high school students and adults and has always been impressed with the wide-ranging curiosity and the persistent search for answers among her students.
Her novels include the adventure novel, Uncharted Territory, and the historical Scapegoat series, The Price of Freedom and The Hounded. She has also written To Serve Those Most in Need, a non-fiction history of social services in the Pacific Northwest.
Her novels include questions for book groups dealing with story content and also with style and storytelling choices. They are appropriate for interested readers and also for students studying fiction writing.
The author is available for classroom presentations and discussion. She enjoys leading workshops for any age group on the writing of fiction and non-fiction. Contact her at:
Lloyd Court Press
3034 NE 32nd Avenue,
Portland, Oregon
97212
or at raerichen.com
Her novels include the adventure novel, Uncharted Territory, and the historical Scapegoat series, The Price of Freedom and The Hounded. She has also written To Serve Those Most in Need, a non-fiction history of social services in the Pacific Northwest.
Her novels include questions for book groups dealing with story content and also with style and storytelling choices. They are appropriate for interested readers and also for students studying fiction writing.
The author is available for classroom presentations and discussion. She enjoys leading workshops for any age group on the writing of fiction and non-fiction. Contact her at:
Lloyd Court Press
3034 NE 32nd Avenue,
Portland, Oregon
97212
or at raerichen.com
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November 8, 2024
I absolutely enjoyed this book which is pretty well-written and whose gripping narrative weaves a clever story filled with action and suspense. Rae Richen, the author, proves to be a great storyteller. The way she develops the characters is amazing, as well as the personality she assigns to each one of them. On the other hand, the details she provides in each chapter as regards the setting or the action itself, makes the reader can't detach from the story!
The many twists and turns kept me guessing and in suspense eagerly wanting to know what would happen next. Throughout the story, we can discover diverse themes such as friendship, loss, terrorism and attacks. The tension increases page after page, which makes this title extremely interesting.
The many twists and turns kept me guessing and in suspense eagerly wanting to know what would happen next. Throughout the story, we can discover diverse themes such as friendship, loss, terrorism and attacks. The tension increases page after page, which makes this title extremely interesting.
May 6, 2016
In Uncharted Territory, author Rae Richen gives us Jack, a teen-age boy struggling with an awful medical condition. Jack's story takes place among a family in delicate crisis; a father who denies his son's frailty and Jack who tries to prove himself with consequences that turn dire.
Though the audience for Uncharted Territory is young adult, the story plays out in a satisfying way even for adults. Richen keeps us reading. She gives us a story we can care about and told by wonderfully flawed, conflicted and moving characters. Uncharted Territory is a certainly a page-turning read.
Though the audience for Uncharted Territory is young adult, the story plays out in a satisfying way even for adults. Richen keeps us reading. She gives us a story we can care about and told by wonderfully flawed, conflicted and moving characters. Uncharted Territory is a certainly a page-turning read.
May 18, 2012
Reading for Book Club. Margaret's mom wrote it - perfect read for May & Mother's day....
Great read for all ages...love reading about Portland, home sweet home...good lessons for all ages.
Met with the Author at our book group - loved all the insight and discussions...
Great read for all ages...love reading about Portland, home sweet home...good lessons for all ages.
Met with the Author at our book group - loved all the insight and discussions...
March 9, 2012
A great coming of age story...for all ages!!! I was so captivated with this novel I consumed it in one sitting. Congratulations to the author for an awesome read.
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