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Overview

Shayne Blank is the new kid in town—but that doesn't stop him from getting into a lot of trouble very quickly. The other kids don't understand him. He's not afraid of anything. He seems too smart. And his background doesn't add up. But when he walks into the police department to confess to a murder, it quickly becomes apparent that nothing is as it seems. There's more to Shayne—and his story—than meets the eye. As the details begin to fill in, the only thing that becomes clear is that nothing about Shayne's story is clear at all.

Blank Confession is a compelling mystery that will keep readers turning pages, from National Book Award-winning author Pete Hautman.

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One of the oldest tropes--a stranger comes to town--gets fresh treatment in this gripping whodunit. Sixteen-year-old Shayne Blank arrives at the police station to confess to murder; his story spills out in chapters that alternate with those of Mikey Martin, the smallest junior at Wellstone High, and George Rawls, the grizzled veteran cop who takes Shayne's confession. Shayne, a larger-than-life character with ninja lightness and several different versions of his backstory, rides into the school parking lot on a battered motorcycle. He immediately befriends Mikey, a highly appealing underdog who compensates for his lack of stature by dressing "big," in three-piece suits he buys at a thrift store near a synagogue ("ll those thirteen-year-old Jewish kids wear them once for their bar mitzvah then grow out of them"). Mikey has riled his sister's boyfriend, Jon, primary supplier to the school's stoner population, when Shayne comes to his aid. Though the story has many dark moments, Mikey's self-deprecating narration keeps it from getting too serious, and Hautman's skillful pacing, funny dialogue, and fully realized characters make this a taut mystery that's nearly impossible to put down. Ages 12–up. (Nov.)
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Detective Rawls does not know what to believe about the sixteen-year-old kid sitting across from him in the interrogation room. Shayne Blank, the new kid in town, has come to the police station to give his confession to murder, and he spends the next few hours describing the events leading to his actions. Interwoven with Shayne's account is the first person perspective of the same events told by Mikey Martin, Shayne's classmate and friend. Both boys share episodes of their interactions with Jon Brande, school bully and drug dealer. He blames Mikey for the loss of some of his drugs, demanding a $500 repayment under threat of bodily harm. Shayne intervenes, hoping to reason with Jon, but his actions only result in violent consequences. This story moves quickly and builds suspense to its end as readers wait to see if Shayne's opening confession proves true. Its treatment of bullying, a problem in many schools today, is handled seriously and realistically. The theme of vigilante justice runs throughout, opening the door for debate on whether or not it is effective or appropriate. The conclusion may leave some readers unsatisfied, but it presents creative writing opportunities for educators who are so inclined. Reviewer: Amanda Ledbetter
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In the gripping first chapter, grizzled detective George Rawls takes the confession of a mysterious teenage boy who says he has committed murder. As Shayne Blank tells his story to Rawls, readers go back and see events unfold, narrated by Mikey Martin, the school's resident "weird kid," who dresses in three-piece suits and winds up on the wrong side of bad boy Jon Brante. When Jon gives Mikey his stash of drugs to avoid a police search, Mikey stuffs it into the trash can in the boy's bathroom—and loses it. Jon demands reimbursement, but new kid Shayne steps in to protect Mikey. Further complicating things is the fact Mikey's sister, Marie, is dating Jon. Even more complicated? She's starting to eye Shayne. Hautman proves he is not one to shy away from tough ideas with his National Book Award winner, Godless (Simon & Schuster, 2005/VOYA October 2004), and Blank Confession follows suit. Here he delves into racial heritage, drug use, violence, bullying, and female self-esteem (why does Marie alter her behavior to match the boy she's currently got the hots for?). But Hautman wraps the slew of social issues into a mystery thriller that holds the reader's attention all the way through, with a few twists along the way. The book is like having a rock hurled through your living room window only to learn it is a diamond: While the ending is a touch predictable and a little too cozy, the overall tale is a nice blend of tough, uneasy grit with softer spots that sparkle. Reviewer: Matthew Weaver
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Gr 8 Up—This simple, engaging story opens with Shayne Blank sitting in a police station, about to give a murder confession. Hautman effectively employs flashback sequences and alternating narratives to enlighten readers as to the sequence of events that led to Shayne's dramatic revelation. When high school junior Mikey Martin finds himself the target of a sadistic bully, he gains an unlikely ally in the quiet and mysterious new kid, Shayne. Quirky, with a tendency to let his mouth get him in trouble, Mikey masks his insecurities by wearing suits to school and exuding false bravado. His troubles start when he throws away a bag of drugs forced on him for safekeeping by his sister's drug-dealing boyfriend. Consequently, Mikey is threatened with bodily injury unless he pays Jon $500 (the arbitrary replacement fee for the drugs). Shayne offers to help Mikey sort out his situation; unfortunately, Jon is an intransigent bully who refuses to listen to reason, resulting in several confrontations between him and Shayne that culminate in a violent showdown with shocking consequences. Hautman does a commendable job of handling tough issues such as bullying, domestic violence, and drug abuse, and he infuses tense situations with humor. In spite of a conclusion that feels too neat and somewhat forced, Blank Confession's deft and timely exploration of bullying will find an eager audience among teens searching for gripping, realistic fiction. Steer readers who appreciated Michael Harmon's Brutal (Knopf, 2009) and Courtney Summers's Some Girls Are (St. Martin's, 2010) to this novel.—Lalitha Nataraj, Chula Vista Public Library, CA
Kirkus Reviews

A stranger rides into town on a battered old BMW motorcycle and with mad ninja skills stands up to the drug-dealing bullies in the high school, then walks into the police station and confesses to murder. In a tale reminiscent of Shane and The Lone Ranger ("Who was that masked man, anyway?"), three narratives intertwine to tell the story of Shayne Blank—his own statement to Detective Rawls, Rawls's story and the story of Mikey Martin, the smallest kid in the 11th grade, whom Shayne protects from drug trafficker Jon Brande. Hautman weaves the narrative threads perfectly to provide back story and to advance the plot, expertly developing fully realized characters and, ultimately, pinpointing exactly where the stories don't cohere, where all is not quite what it seems. Masterfully written with simple prose, solid dialogue and memorable characters, the tale will grip readers from the start and keep them reading in one big gulp, in the hope of seeing behind Shayne's mask. A sure hit with teen readers. (Fiction. 12 & up)

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781416913283
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
  • Publication date: 11/15/2011
  • Edition description: Reprint
  • Pages: 176
  • Sales rank: 77,143
  • Age range: 12 - 17 Years
  • Lexile: 0700L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 5.40 (w) x 8.20 (h) x 0.60 (d)

Meet the Author

Pete Hautman is the author of Godless, which won the National Book Award, and many other critically acclaimed books for teens and adults, including Blank Confession, All-In, Rash, No Limit, Invisible, and Mr. Was, which was nominated for an Edgar Award by the Mystery Writers of America. Pete lives in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Visit him at PeteHautman.com.

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    Reviewed by Sally Kruger aka "Readingjunky" for Teens Read Too

    Although Shayne and Mikey have only been friends for a week, they are both involved in a murder investigation. One of them has confessed, but is he really the guilty one? Shayne describes Mikey as a "dink." Combine Mikey's tiny stature and the odd thrift store suits he wears to school every day, and you have a bully magnet. Their friendship begins on Shayne's first day in the high school when he comes to Mikey's rescue. The two couldn't be more different, but a tight bond between them soon forms. Readers learn the short history of this unusual friendship when Shayne confesses to murdering a high school tough guy named Jon Brande. Mikey fills in the back story as he explains his accidental involvement in Jon's drug distribution ring and his sister's current fascination with "bad boys." Shayne's role in the story is revealed in his drawn out confession to Detective George Rawls. Together, the two parts of the story intertwine to reveal each character's weaknesses and secrets. Author Pete Hautman always seems to give his tales an unusual twist, and BLANK CONFESSION is no exception. This fast read will satisfy his many fans and probably earn him some new ones. If you are looking for something a bit different to kick off a new year of reading, try BLANK CONFESSION.

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