47 pages • 1 hour read
Jake BurtGreetings From Witness Protection!
Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2017A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In Jake Burt's debut novel Greetings From Witness Protection!, 13-year-old Nicki Demere, a foster child with anxiety and a history of kleptomania, joins the Witness Protection Program as Charlotte Trevor to help protect the Trevor family from a mafia hitman. The story explores themes of identity, family, and the quest for a true home as they navigate life in Durham, North Carolina. The book contains references to criminality, anxiety, and descriptions of life-threatening situations.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Readers of Jake Burt's Greetings From Witness Protection! have praised the novel for its engaging storyline, clever protagonist, and the effective blend of humor and suspense. However, some critique the predictability of certain plot elements. Overall, it's widely appreciated for its fast pace and heartwarming themes of family and belonging.
Who Should Read Greetings From Witness Protection!?
A reader who enjoys Greetings From Witness Protection! by Jake Burt is typically a middle-grade enthusiast who loves fast-paced, adventurous stories with a mix of humor and heart. Fans of books like Spy School by Stuart Gibbs and When You Reach Me by Rebecca Stead will find this book appealing due to its clever protagonist and engaging plot.
Recommended
Reading Age
10-14yearsLexile Level
750LBook Details
Children's Literature
Realistic Fiction
Modern Classic Fiction
Emotions/Behavior: Love
Relationships: Family
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger