Quid Pro Quo

"Quid Pro Quo" by Grant, Vicki, published by Orca Book Pub. Cyril MacIntyre may only be thirteen years old, but he knows the law. (20060302) From School Library Journal Grade 7-10Cyril Floyd MacIntyre, 13, is perplexed over the disappearance of his mother, a 28-year-old law-school graduate. He begins his tale with a frank description of his mother's past behaviors. Drug use and a life on the street took their toll on Andy, who, at 15, pregnant with Cyril, began taking more positive steps. She raised her son, continued her education with the aid of public assistance, and became an attorney. When she vanishes, Cyril becomes involved in a web of intrigue and deceit searching for her. His discovery of resurfacing shady characters who played a role in Andy's disappearance makes for a suspense-filled, well-plotted legal thriller. Sure to be a popular choice with teens. Andrea Tarr, Corona Public Library, CA Copyright Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. Review "The narrator of this thoroughly engaging whodunit is the smartest mouth on two legs any of us could expect to meet." ( The Globe and Mail ) 2006 New York Public Library's Books for the Teen Age list ( NY PL ) Book details: published 2005. Order now on BookShops.in with fast, reliable delivery across India.