This Side of Paradise
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Chapter Book · Ages 13–18 · 2001 · Est. 5 hour read

This Side of Paradise

By Steven L. Layne

A family moves to a mysterious town called Paradise, where the father works for a powerful corporation and the sons attend a prestigious school with a unique and controlling environment.

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224 pages· 54,717 words· Est. 5 hour read
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Jack Barrett's life turns upside down when his family moves to Paradise for his father's new job at Eden Corporation. As Jack delves deeper into the company's secrets, he discovers a chilling plot that endangers his loved ones. Can Jack unravel the mystery before it's too late, or will the sinister forces at play consume everything he holds dear? The stakes are high, and time is running out in this gripping tale of suspense and intrigue.

From the publisher

When his father relocates the family to Paradise to work for the mysterious Eden Corporation, Jack Barrett uncovers a sinister plot that threatens everyone he loves.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
224
Words
54,717
Reading age
13–18
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
730L
Themes & topics
Books about small townsBooks about corporate controlBooks about family secretsBooks about teenage lifeBooks about boarding schools
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.2
F&P level
~Q
AR points
8
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
64310
Publication
Published
March 31, 2005
First published
September 1, 2001
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781589802544

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