The School for Whatnots

From master of suspense author Margaret Peterson Haddix comes a thrilling middle-grade novel about Max and Josie's inseparable friendship, which takes a mysterious turn when Josie disappears, leaving only a cryptic note about 'whatnot rules.' As Max searches for answers to Josie's disappearance and her cryptic message, he learns about privilege, true friendship, and the essence of humanity. Meanwhile, Josie fights to reconnect with Max, but forces are at work to keep them apart, revealing that Josie's existence may not have been real after all. This suspenseful narrative explores deep themes of identity and the meaning of being real.