That's Not What Happened
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–17 · 2018 · Est. 7.5 hour read

That's Not What Happened

Written by Kody Keplinger

A survivor must decide between revealing the truth or preserving a comforting lie about a tragic school shooting.

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336 pages· 79,260 words· Est. 7.5 hour read· HL720L
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Bookroo's summary

Three years after the Virgil County High School Massacre, a survivor grapples with guilt and truth. Her best friend Sarah's story of dying for her faith is a lie, one she knows firsthand. As Sarah's parents publish a book, this might be her last chance to reveal what really happened. But challenging the narrative could upset many who cherish Sarah's martyrdom. As she uncovers more, doubt creeps in—what's worse, staying silent or facing the fallout of honesty? In a world where stories hold power, she must choose between comfort and truth.

From the publisher

From New York Times bestseller Kody Keplinger comes an astonishing and thought-provoking exploration of the aftermath of tragedy, the power of narrative, and how we remember what we’ve lost.It’s been three years since the Virgil County High School Massacre. Three years since my best friend, Sarah, was killed in a bathroom stall during the mass shooting. Everyone knows Sarah’s story–that she died proclaiming her faith. But it’s not true. I know because I was with her when she died. I didn’t say anything then, and people got hurt because of it. Now Sarah’s parents are publishing a book about her, so this might be my last chance to set the record straight . . . but I’m not the only survivor with a story to tell about what did–and didn’t–happen that day. Except Sarah’s martyrdom is important to a lot of people, people who don’t take kindly to what I’m trying to do. And the more I learn, the less certain I am about what’s right. I don’t know what will be worse: the guilt of staying silent or the consequences of speaking up . . .

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
336
Words
79,260
Reading age
14–17
Audience
Young Adult
Lexile
HL720L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.9
F&P level
~Q
AR points
12
AR interest level
UG
AR quiz
198039
Publication
Published
August 28, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781338186529

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