Worth a Thousand Words

Written by Brigit Young

A girl with a camera must solve a missing person mystery, revealing secrets along the way.

4.0 Goodreads · 333 ratings

288 pages· 52,605 words· Est. 7.5 hour read· 700L

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Bookroo's summary

Tillie Green hides behind her camera, capturing secrets unnoticed by others. Known for finding lost items, she's thrust into a real mystery when classmate Jake asks her to find his missing father. As they delve into the disappearance, Tillie transitions from observer to detective, uncovering truths that challenge her and Jake's perceptions. With each photo revealing more than expected, Tillie must navigate the delicate balance between uncovering secrets and protecting those she cares about. Can she handle the truth when it threatens to unravel everything she knows?

From the publisher

Ever since Tillie Green’s car accident left her with a severe limp, she’s kept herself hidden behind her camera. Through the lens, she watches her family and classmates, spotting the small details and secret glances that tell a much bigger story than what people usually see. Students call her “Lost and Found,” because her camera knows when you last had your headphones. Tillie is good at finding things, but she isn’t prepared for Jake’s request: to find his father. In a matter of days, Tillie goes from silent observer to one half of a detective duo, searching the college-town community for clues to explain Jake’s dad’s disappearance. When the truth isn’t what Jake wants it to be, and taking photographs starts exposing people’s secrets, Tillie has to decide what (and who) is truly important to her.

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