The Leak

Written by Kate Reed Petty · Illustrated by Andrea Bell

A young journalist uncovers a town's dark secret, risking everything for the truth.

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240 pages· 7,998 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· GN350L

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Bookroo's summary

Ruth Keller, a bold young journalist, stumbles upon a mysterious black slime in her town's lake. Determined to expose the truth, she faces off against a powerful country club owner she suspects of pollution. As her investigation gains viral attention, Ruth must navigate criticism and controversy, learning the true cost of standing up for what's right. Will she succeed in revealing the corruption threatening her community, or will the pressure prove too much? Dive into a gripping tale of courage, integrity, and the fight for justice.

From the publisher

In this compelling middle-grade graphic novel The Leak, Ruth, a young journalist, is determined to uncover a secret that threatens her town. Ruth Keller is brash and precocious; she argues with her dentist, her parents, and her teachers. So, when she discovers a strange black slime in the man-made lake of her suburban neighborhood, she decides to investigate. Fortified by the encouragement of those around her, Ruth seeks the truth at all costs, even if it means taking on the rich local country club owner, who she believes is responsible for the pollution. Between the teasing of former friends, and a sudden viral spotlight, Ruth discovers how difficult it is for a journalist to take a stand for what’s right in the face of critique and controversy. From writer Kate Reed Petty and illustrator Andrea Bell, comes a story about corruption, pollution, and freedom of the press, and the young journalist at the center of it all.

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