Peeled
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2008 · Est. 4.5 hour read

Peeled

By Joan Bauer

A young reporter investigates eerie happenings in a seemingly happy town.

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256 pages· 46,061 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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In a seemingly idyllic town, high school journalist Hildy Biddle is on a mission to uncover the truth behind the haunted Ludlow house. As ghostly sightings stir fear, Hildy faces skepticism and resistance. Can she unravel the mystery and prove her mettle, or will the secrets of Banesville remain buried? With her determination tested, Hildy must decide if the truth is worth the risk. Dive into a tale of courage, mystery, and the pursuit of truth in a town where nothing is as it seems.

From the publisher

Something’s rotten in the heart of apple country! Hildy Biddle dreams of being a journalist. A reporter for her high school newspaper, “The Core,” she’s just waiting for a chance to prove herself. Not content to just cover school issues, Hildy’s drawn to the town’s big story?the haunted old Ludlow house. On the surface, Banesville, USA, seems like such a happy place, but lately, eerie happenings and ghostly sightings are making Hildy take a deeper look. Her efforts to find out who is really haunting Banesville isn’t making her popular, and she starts wondering if she’s cut out to be a journalist after all. But she refuses to give up, because, hopefully, the truth will set a few ghosts free.”Peeled” is classic Joan Bauer, featuring a strong heroine, and filled with her trademark witty dialogue, and problems and people worth standing up to.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
256
Words
46,061
Reading age
12–18
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
HL620L
Themes & topics
Books about farmsBooks about jobs and careersBooks about schoolBooks about New YorkBooks about news and reporting
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.2
F&P level
~O
AR points
7
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
122349
Publication
Published
May 1, 2008
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780399234750

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