What We Saw
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022 · Est. 6 hour read

What We Saw

By Mary Downing Hahn

Two friends uncover a deadly secret in their small town.

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208 pages· 42,729 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Best friends Abbi and Skylar stumble upon a secret meeting, igniting their curiosity. But when a local woman is found dead, their summer adventure turns dangerous. As they dig deeper, their friendship is tested, and they must decide whether to keep a secret or reveal a truth that could change everything. Can they solve the mystery before it's too late?

From the publisher

A chilling murder mystery lies at the heart of this page-turning thriller about a missing teacher, small town secrets, and turbulent tween friendships from master of middle grade horror Mary Downing Hahn.When best friends Abbi and Skylar witness a clandestine meeting between a mysterious woman and someone in a dark van, they’re thrilled. Finally, a mystery to spice up the summer!Who could these people be? Why are they meeting? Are they spies? Criminals? The two girls are determined to find out. But then a local woman goes missing and is found dead in the woods. And Abbi and Skylar realize that their detective work could hold the keys to solving her murder. Suddenly, sleuthing isn’t so fun anymore.As tensions rise and their friendship frays, the girls find themselves in increasing danger, and must choose between keeping a secret or exposing a life-altering truth.

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Format
Pages
208
Words
42,729
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~631L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about deathBooks about violenceBooks about best friendsBooks about girls
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.09
F&P level
~O
AR points
6
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
517223
Publication
Published
September 6, 2022
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780358414414

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