{"product_id":"if-you-can-hear-this-isbn-9780063347106","title":"If You Can Hear This","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe twisty, intricate mystery of \u003ci\u003eI Killed Zoe Spanos\u003c\/i\u003e meets the whip-smart sleuthing of \u003ci\u003eA Good Girl’s Guide to Murder\u003c\/i\u003e in this young adult mystery from acclaimed author Faith Gardner, in which a club of misfits must come together to solve a dangerous high school mystery—and learn to lean on each other all the while.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePosey Spade loves asking questions—it’s what’s going to make her a fantastic journalist someday. And ever since her best friend and crush chose someone else, Posey’s \u003ci\u003eonly\u003c\/i\u003e focusing on her future career.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnfortunately, she’s just moved to the small town of Wild Pines—which doesn’t provide a lot of groundbreaking journalism opportunities, only a scrappy AV Club full of self-proclaimed slackers . . . a true misfit club who Posey must somehow inspire to greatness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe never thought that inspiration would come from the disappearance of the club’s beloved sponsor and teacher, Ms. Moses. But as the days tick by with no answers, Posey and the AV Club of amateur sleuths take it upon themselves to dig into the mystery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom a nepotism scandal to a local cult, Posey learns a lot about her new town. And as she spends more time with the AV Club, she also learns that friendship is just as necessary to solving a mystery as lots of questions. Good thing Posey has both.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut as this unlikely team of student journalists starts asking questions, they uncover dangerous secrets the town of Wild Pines would do anything to keep buried.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMisfit Found Family:\u003c\/b\u003e A driven aspiring journalist, a cynical artist, a quiet tech genius, and their reluctant leader. They might not trust each other, but they’re all that’s standing between their teacher and a dark fate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMissing Teacher Mystery:\u003c\/b\u003e When their beloved club sponsor vanishes without a trace, the students are the only ones who believe it wasn’t an accident. But the truth is far more complicated than they could ever imagine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSmall Town Secrets:\u003c\/b\u003e Beneath the surface of Wild Pines lies a web of corruption, nepotism scandals, and even a local cult. The closer Posey gets to the truth about Ms. Moses, the more danger she’s in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhip-Smart Sleuthing:\u003c\/b\u003e Perfect for fans of \u003ci\u003eA Good Girl’s Guide to Murder\u003c\/i\u003e, this young adult thriller is full of twists, clues, and a race against time to find answers before it’s too late.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“An intelligent, expansive story of a family surviving the increasingly common unthinkable.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gardner (\u003cem\u003eGirl on the Line\u003c\/em\u003e) portrays complex, vulnerable characters navigating the aftermath of gun violence in this emotionally charged novel… Though the story is told from Betty’s point of view, her mother’s fury and her sister’s terror are as palpable as Betty’s burning desire to understand why the event happened and whether it was preventable.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[\u003cem\u003eHow We Ricochet\u003c\/em\u003e] highlights the different ways in which people respond to and recover from tragedy… This powerful novel is an important addition for teen collections.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Witty banter shines in this nail-biting thriller from Gardner (\u003cem\u003eHow We Ricochet\u003c\/em\u003e), who utilizes an engaging premise that draws readers in—but it’s the quirky characters and unexpected friendships that keep the pages turning.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A cozy mystery, complete with red herrings that add color to the small town rather than danger, quirky characters, and a positive ending.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Propelled by Posey’s earnest, indefatigable voice, twists of the investigation, and simmering romantic tension between Posey and Sal, this novel will hook mystery readers.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Journey is a sarcastic poet, and her voice reflects that, shifting seamlessly from resonant prose to humorous observation… There are no easy answers in Gardner’s (\u003cem\u003eThe Second Life of Ava Rivers\u003c\/em\u003e) tough but deeply rewarding latest, but there is hope in its message that there is no singularly correct road to recovery—and that the journey is worthwhile.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Journey is] a strong, vivid, and funny character, with a taste for dark and often evasive humor… she’s also here and hopeful, and that’s a hard-won prize that will hearten readers with their own battles.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for Faith Gardner:   \"A beautiful, moving, and thoughtful story about how far we're willing to go for family.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This remarkable novel reproduces the personal and family trauma associated with the loss and recovery of a missing child . . . The Second Life of Ava Rivers is an enthralling tale.”  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Gardner’s unforgettable voice blends Jodi Picoult’s emotional, ripped-from-the-headlines storytelling with Mindy McGinnis’s unflinchingly honest protagonists. Gardner’s gorgeous language and the atmospheric tone makes this a well-crafted, genre-defying story that deserves a wide readership.\"  - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Missing kid books aren’t rare, but Gardner brings a unique tenderness to this one; Vera is a deeply compelling narrator of this strange experience that no one, even her parents, can really understand the way she does…The book has its surprises, but it remains firmly focused on the human dynamics of creating family and individual identity in the face of tragedy.”— - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eGirl on the Line:\u003c\/em\u003e  “An achingly authentic depiction of cycling through depression and healing… the masterful handling gives the book bibliotherapeutic potential for readers struggling with the same issues or those who want to better understand the Journeys in their lives. An incredibly tough but worthwhile read.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44890704117989,"sku":"NP9780063347106","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063347106.jpg?v=1730233889","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/if-you-can-hear-this-isbn-9780063347106","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}