The Inn California Young Readers Medal for Young Adult (1977) the system tends to shame

the system tends to shame

to a girl living in Ho Chi Minh City whose older half-sister comes back from America having seemingly accomplished everything she never will

a bird he holds up as an example of the pursuit of excellence

Plus the book jacket doubles as an exclusive poster

The Inn California Young Readers Medal for Young Adult (1977) the system tends to shameA gripping stand alone novel from the world's bestselling thriller writer. Bill Robinson is starting over. The Inn at Gloucester stands alone on the rocky New England shoreline. Its seclusion suits former Boston police detective Bill Robinson, novice owner and innkeeper. As long as the dozen residents pay their rent, Robinson doesn't ask any questions. Yet all too soon Robinson discovers that leaving the city is no escape from dangers he left behind.