SuitabookCrime, curiosity and human cost
Stevie begins with an intellectual interest in an old crime but encounters the shock, mourning and loss surrounding real deaths.
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Maureen Johnson - Author
A clue-driven mystery set among gifted students, pairing investigation with questions about grief, friendship and the human cost of treating crime as an intellectual puzzle.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA clue-driven mystery set among gifted students, pairing investigation with questions about grief, friendship and the human cost of treating crime as an intellectual puzzle.
Stevie begins with an intellectual interest in an old crime but encounters the shock, mourning and loss surrounding real deaths.
Stevie’s determination to investigate brings her closer to the truth but can cost her friendships when she crosses lines.
The school community includes varied talents, ethnicities and LGBTQ+ characters, and values independent thought and personal expression.
Pay particular attention to violence and harm.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: another book-specific source is still needed.
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