Peeled

Written 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· HL620L

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Bookroo's summary

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.

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