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What We Saw

What We Saw

Published in
2022
3.52
on Goodreads (907)

Description

In Aaron Hartzler's novel inspired by real events, Kate Weston tries to piece together the events of a party at John Doone's house after a troubling picture of Stacey passed out surfaces online. As her classmates face charges, Kate's search for the truth reveals the high stakes of speaking up and the complicity in silence. In a separate story by Mary Downing Hahn, best friends Abbi and Skylar witness a secretive meeting and soon find themselves entangled in a murder mystery following the death of a local woman. Their detective work could be crucial in solving the murder, but as danger mounts and their friendship frays, they must decide whether to expose a critical truth or keep it hidden.
Age
8-12
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
208 pages

Why to read

  • Engaging mystery
  • Realistic portrayal of high school life
  • Thought-provoking themes
  • Strong female protagonist