a Young Adult Thriller by
Margo Kelly
Nearly
a year has passed since WHO R U REALLY? by Margo Kelly came out in
hardback, and now, Merit Press (the YA imprint of F+W Media) is
publishing a paperback version of the young adult thriller! Its
official release date is September 4, 2015, and to celebrate, we’re
giving away FIVE signed paperback copies! For a chance to win one,
simply follow the steps below in the Rafflecopter.
Here
are a few of the exciting things that have happened since WHO R U
REALLY? debuted as a hardback:
Won
1st
Place in the YA Category for the Idaho Author Award
The
Department of Homeland Security took notice:
DHS
invited Margo to partner with the STOP. THINK. CONNECT. campaign,
which is the global cyber security awareness campaign to help people
stay safer and more secure online.
Librarians
have applauded the story:
“This
book is sure to spark a dialogue between parents and teens as well as
tell an appealing cautionary tale to a younger audience and would be
a good addition to any middle school, high school, or public
library.” The Idaho Librarian
“With
all the different trending social media out there, this book is
intriguing because the story centers around a naive yet strong-willed
girl who falls into the trap of an internet predator. … You will
definitely want to read this book to find out what happens!” The
Dallas Public Library
Industry
experts have had positive things to say:
"This
tense thriller offers useful lessons." --The Horn Book Guide
"Based
on actual events, the story should be required reading for all
teens." --VOYA Magazine
"Kelly
shows us just how terrifying, dangerous and unknown the world of
online gaming can be--especially for a young teen.... The book is
well-written and the story believable and engaging...I strongly
recommend this book." --The Idaho Statesman
Description
of WHO R U REALLY?:
When
Thea discovers a new role-playing game online, she falls under the
spell of Kit, an older boy whose smarts and savvy can’t defeat his
loneliness and near-suicidal despair. As Kit draws soft-hearted Thea
into his drama, she creates a full plate of cover stories for her
parents and then even her friends. Ripped from a true-life story, Who
R U Really?
will scare you as Thea’s life spins out of her control.
About
the Author:
Margo
Kelly is a native of the Northwest and currently resides in Idaho. A
veteran public speaker, Margo is now actively pursuing her love of
writing. Who
R U Really?
is her debut novel, published by Merit Press. The Department of
Homeland Security has partnered with Margo to promote online safety.
Margo welcomes opportunities to speak to youth groups, library
groups, and book clubs. For more information, visit her website:
www.margokelly.net
Here
are a few places you can buy a copy of WHO R U REALLY?:
Here
are a few places you can find Margo Kelly online:
