Description
A construction site is no place for teenagers after dark.
Oliver and Maddy learn that the hard way when they sneak through a hole in the fence and discover a half-buried yellow backpack. Inside, they find a tiny T-shirt and an old compass before they're chased off the property by a man and his big dog. Oliver and Maddy have no idea that they have just uncovered a key piece of evidence...one that could put their lives in danger.
Told in collage format with journal entries, transcripts, newspaper articles and other artifacts, this short thriller recounts a terrifying encounter between Oliver and Maddy and the murderer whose crime they inadvertently uncover.
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
Author Bio
François Gravel has written more than one hundred novels for adults, teenagers and young readers, and many of these have been translated into English. He has also published a number of picture books and playful poems, as well as some amusing nonfiction books and works that defy description. His books have been selected for and won many awards, including the Mr. Christie’s Book Award, the TD Canadian Children’s Literature Award, the Governor General’s Literary Award for French-language children’s literature, the IBBY Honour List, and the White Raven Selection. He lives in Montreal, Quebec.
Martine Latulippe published her first novel in 1996. She hasn't stopped since, writing no fewer than 90 novels for young readers. Martine has won several literary awards and receives multiple invitations each year to meet her readers throughout Quebec, Canada and even Switzerland. After being literary director of the magazine Alibis for 12 years and doing literary direction at FouLire editions for 15 years, she now devotes all her time to writing and going to author events at schools and book fairs. Martine lives in Quebec.
David Warriner grew up in the UK and escaped to Quebec right after graduating from Oxford. A professional translator for nearly two decades, David nurtures a healthy passion for Quebec fiction and has translated a range of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s fiction titles by Quebec authors for British and Canadian publishers. He lives in Penticton, British Columbia.
Prizes
- Junior Library Guild (JLG) Gold Standard SelectionCommended 2026
Review Quotes
“What makes Do Not Go Out at Night a particularly good read is the distinctive formatting. The exploration of legal procedure and crime-solving evokes a sense of justice. The young characters who allow curiosity and compassion—and yes, fear—to guide their actions, will appeal to readers.”
— The British Columbia ReviewBiographical note
François Gravel has written more than 100 books for readers of all ages. He has also published picture books, not-too-serious poems, funny-facts books and books that defy classification. His work has earned him numerous awards and distinctions, including a Mr. Christie’s Book Award, a Governor General’s Literary Award and inclusion on the IBBY Honour List. He plans to stop writing when he turns 85. After that he’ll take two weeks’ vacation and then start again.
Martine Latulippe published her first book in 1996. Since then, she has written at least 90 titles, including many popular series for early readers and teens, and has won a number of book awards. She used to be the editorial director for a publishing house and a mystery magazine. Now she writes full time and loves to connect with her readers during book fairs and school visits.
David Warriner grew up in the UK and escaped to Quebec right after graduating from Oxford. A professional translator for nearly two decades, David nurtures a healthy passion for Quebec fiction and has translated a range of fiction, nonfiction, and children’s fiction titles by Quebec authors for British and Canadian publishers. He lives in Penticton, British Columbia.
