Worth a Thousand Words
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018 · Est. 7.5 hour read

Worth a Thousand Words

By Brigit Young

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

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288 pages· 52,605 words· Est. 7.5 hour read
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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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Format
Hardcover
Pages
288
Words
52,605
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
700L
Themes & topics
Books about detectivesBooks about sleuthingBooks about disabilitiesBooks about finding your passionBooks about being different
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~Q
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
197168
Publication
Published
August 14, 2018
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781626729209

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