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When her mother suddenly moves them to a new town, Zoe is unhappy about leaving behind what passes for a normal life. And when the first person she meets turns out to be Beck, who rules her new school with a mixture of intimidation and outright violence, she is dismayed. But she has no idea how bad things will get. Unsure of herself and merely trying to fit in, Zoe is initiated, painfully, into the Beckoners, a twisted group of girls whose main purpose is to stay on top by whatever means necessary. Help comes from unlikely quarters as Zoe struggles to tear loose from the Beckoners without becoming a target herself, while also trying to save April—or Dog, as she is called—from further torment. A chilling portrait of the bullying and violence that is all too common in schools, The Beckoners illustrates the lure of becoming tormentor rather than victim, and the terrible price that can be exacted for standing up for what is right.

When her mother suddenly moves them to a new town, Zoe is unhappy about leaving behind what passes for a normal life. And when the first person she meets turns out to be Beck, who rules her new school with a mixture of intimidation and outright violence, she is dismayed. But she has no idea how bad things will get. Unsure of herself and merely trying to fit in, Zoe is initiated, painfully, into the Beckoners, a twisted group of girls whose main purpose is to stay on top by whatever means necessary.

When her mother suddenly moves them to a new town, Zoe is unhappy about leaving behind what passes for a normal life. And when the first person she meets turns out to be Beck, who rules her new school with a mixture of intimidation and outright violence, she is dismayed. But she has no idea how bad things will get. Unsure of herself and merely trying to fit in, Zoe is initiated, painfully, into the Beckoners, a twisted group of girls whose main purpose is to stay on top by whatever means necessary. Help comes from unlikely quarters as Zoe struggles to tear loose from the Beckoners without becoming a target herself, while also trying to save Aprilóor Dog, as she is calledófrom further torment. A chilling portrait of bullying and violence that is all too common, The Beckoners illustrates the lure of becoming one of the tormentors rather than the victim, and the terrible price that can be exacted for standing up for what is right.

Fifteen-year-old Zoe is new in town. The first person she meets is Beck, the leader of The Beckoners—with this ruthless gang of girls it doesn't matter if you beckon or not, they come calling when they want. Out of fear and curiosity, Zoe is initiated but then can't escape their intimidation. She gets help from unlikely sources, but is there time to help the tormented April (aka "Dog")?

Fifteen-year-old Zoe is new in town. The first person she meets is Beck, the leader of The Beckoners - with this ruthless gang of girls it doesn't matter if you beckon or not, they come calling when they want. Out of fear and curiosity, Zoe is initiated but then can't escape their intimidation. She gets help from unlikely sources, but is there time to help the tormented April (aka Dog)?

Winner of the Arthur Ellis YA Award and the International Children's & Youth Literature White Ravens Award.Fifteen-year-old Zoe is new in town. The first person she meets is Beck, the leader of The Beckoners - with this ruthless gang of girls 'it doesn't matter if you beckon or not, they come calling when they want.' Out of fear and curiosity, Zoe is initiated but then can't escape their intimidation. She gets help from unlikely sources, but is there time to help the tormented April aka Dog?The Beckoners is a riveting, award-winning story about friendship and the importance of belonging. No teenager will be able to put it down.

The Beckoners is a riveting, award-winning story about friendship and the importance of belonging. No teenager will be able to put it down. Fifteen-year-old Zoe is new in town. The first person she meets is Beck, the leader of The Beckoners - with this ruthless gang of girls it doesn't matter if you beckon or not, they come calling when they want. Out of fear and curiosity, Zoe is initiated but then can't escape their intimidation. She gets help from unlikely sources, but is there time to help the tormented April, aka Dog?

Fifteen-year-old Zoe is new in town. The first person she meets is Beck, the leader of The Beckoners - with this ruthless gang of girls it doesn't matter if you beckon or not, they come calling when they want. Out of fear and curiosity, Zoe is initiated but then can't escape their intimidation. She gets help from unlikely sources, but is there time to help the tormented April (aka Dog)?

Fifteen-year-old Zoe is new in town. The first person she meets is Beck, the leader of The Beckoners with this ruthless gang of girls it doesn't matter if you beckon or not, they come calling when they want. Out of fear and curiosity, Zoe is initiated but then can't escape their intimidation. She gets help from unlikely sources, but is there time to help the tormented April (aka Dog)?