Dead-End Job

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Overview

Frances works the night shift at a local convenience store, dividing her time between restocking shelves and working on her art. Her routine is broken one night when Devin comes into the store. He claims to be the son of a famous local artist and offers her advice on her drawings. Although he seems to know way too much about her, Frances decides, against the advice of her boyfriend, that he is odd but harmless. By the time she realizes the danger she is in, Devin is completely obsessed with her and convinced that if he can't have her, no one will. Frances will be forced to use all her strength to escape from Devin.

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CM Magazine

"Suspenseful yet believable...The stalker scenario is realistically plotted and a good subject for a hi-lo book as this situation is one that may be (unfortunately) experienced by some young women...Recommended."

Hi-Rise

"Though an easy-to-read novel, this will be a good read for any teen, and worth much discussion given that so many girls and women are at some point stalked. Be sure to give this to a young girl you care about."

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Monday Magazine

"Simply written, with an emphasis on plot and suspense, it makes for a fine non-television alternative."

SouthWestern Ohio Young Adult Materials Review Group

"[The] danger comes through clearly in the story and will keep the readers engaged until the end. A good, fast read."

Children's Literature

Part of the "Orca Surrounding" series, this text is designed to appeal to struggling readers by providing a high-interest story at a lower reading level. Although the novel is likely to be most appreciated by middle and high school readers, the reading level falls at 3.6. Frances, the novel's protagonist, works the graveyard shift at the local convenience store. She does not mind the slow pace, as she uses the time to practice her drawing in preparation for going away to art college the following year. Frances dates Leo, a high school hockey player and fix-it guy who fears losing her to someone more creative and academic. One night, while she tries without success to capture the image of a bag of cheese doodles on the shelf, she meets Devin, a young man who, from the start, strikes her as unusual in a disconcerting sort of way. Devin claims to be the abandoned son of a local celebrity back in town to confront his father. Frances soon finds herself running into Devin wherever she goes—at work, at school, even at the fabric store. She realizes something is amiss, but her attempts to tell Leo her concerns are thwarted when he finds a photo of Frances and Devin planted in Frances' locker. Frances finds herself alone and trapped in the back of the store one night, as Devin tries to woo her with a roasted chicken served on a cardboard box table. With her cunning and courage, she fights back and escapes, and the truth is revealed. Despite the plot-driven nature of the novel, Grant does a fine job of creating characters that are memorable and richly described in few words. Frances' musings about love, family, career, even life and death provide meaty issues to discuss with young readers.2005, Orca, Ages 12 to 17.
—Wendy Glenn, Ph.D.

School Library Journal

Gr 7 Up-Frances is hoping to save some money for art school. To do this she works the late shift at a convenience store on the edge of town. There, she meets loner/artist/new guy Devin. Unfortunately, he is severely disturbed and begins an imaginary romance with her that threatens her relationship with her boyfriend, her job, and her personal safety. This is an intense, plot-driven book that hits many familiar yet upsetting notes. The tension is meted out in a deliberate manner. The spare text makes it a strong choice for reluctant readers.-Amy Patrick, New York Public Library Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781551433783
Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
Publication date: 4/1/2005
Pages: 128
Sales rank: 398,029
Age range: 12 - 18 Years
Lexile: HL440L (what's this?)
Series: Orca Soundings Series
Product dimensions: 4.25 (w) x 7.00 (h) x 0.30 (d)

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I ran blindly into the store, sliding in my greasy shoes, knocking cans onto the floor, ramming into shelves. I fumbled for the phone. I picked up the receiver. I could feel Devin right behind me.

I dialed nine, one..

His hand slammed the phone down.

"I hoped it wouldn't come to this," he said.

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Anonymous

Posted April 14, 2012

Dead end job

This book title kinda tellz the book frances could be dead soon. Its the end of her and devins life. N this all kinda happens at her job the convience store. Hahah great book
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Anonymous

Posted January 5, 2012

Why you told the book?

Man u dobe messed ut up
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Heidi_G

Posted August 14, 2011

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Stalker dude

As is typical of the Orca Soundings series, the book is written at a level accessible to most middle school students and is an excellent resource for ELL and struggling readers. Frances works the graveyard shift at a convenience store. One night a customer comes to the store and really turns on his charm. He says that he is the son of a famous wildlife artist in town, the product of the first of many marriages. Frances laughs off his advances and later tells her jealous boyfriend about the stranger. The reader realizes long before Frances does that she is being stalked. A good reminder that everyone is not who they say they are. Teens hear adults say this often when conversing about online predators but the same can be said for in-person communications.
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Anonymous

Posted January 24, 2011

Really good-u should read it!!

My opinion on the Dead-end Job is that it is a really good book. I would recommend poeple who like solving books read this one. Its probablly one of the best books that i've ever read. So if you are looking for a really good book to read, then read the Dead-end job!:)
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Anonymous

Posted September 9, 2010

i loved this book

i loved this book it was one of my favorite book. i just couldnt put the book down for 1 second it had all this action .IF U WANT TO READ A BOOK PICK THIS ONE . ITS AWSOME
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Anonymous

Posted May 21, 2008

Dead-end Job

I would reccommend this book to anyone who is looking for a interesting book. This book was so wonderful i finished it in an hour and half. The book was so scary that I just wanted to know what happens to Frances. She dosnt know what is going to happen but me as a reader can tell something bad is going to happen and it does.
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Anonymous

Posted March 2, 2008

AMAZING BOOK!

This book was terrifying at many points because you weren¿t sure what was going to happened to Frances. This book got my attention so much that I finished it the afternoon that I started to read it
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Anonymous

Posted June 29, 2006

A Real Thriller!

I thought that this book was fantastic. It was so scary, you are worrying about Frances the whole time because you know something bad is going to happen to her, but she can't see it. The plot was really good, it kept me turning the pages. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a good read!
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