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Philbrick, "Listening to Kids in America," pp. 13–16.
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was released in print and audio versions in January 2016. A mystery for young readers,
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Rodman Philbrick has written many mysteries and thrillers for adults, including
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Shamus Award, Best P. I. Novel, Paperback Original
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W. R. Philbrick, William R. Dantz, and Chris Jordan.
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Kliatt, March, 1999, review of Abduction, p. 26
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