{"product_id":"what-we-saw-isbn-9780062338747","title":"What We Saw","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A smart, sensitive, and gripping story about the courage it takes to do what’s right.” —Deb Caletti, National Book Award finalist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritically acclaimed memoirist Aaron Hartzler, author of \u003cem\u003eRapture Practice\u003c\/em\u003e, takes an unflinching look at what happens to a small town when some of its residents commit a terrible crime.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe party at John Doone's last Saturday night is a bit of a blur. Kate Weston can piece together most of the details: Stacey Stallard handing her shots, Ben Cody taking her keys and getting her home early... But when a picture of Stacey passed out over Deacon Mills's shoulder appears online the next morning, Kate suspects she doesn't have all the details. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Stacey levels charges against four of Kate's classmates, the whole town erupts into controversy. Facts that can't be ignored begin to surface, and every answer Kate finds leads back to the same questions: Who witnessed what happened to Stacey? And what responsibility do they have to speak up about what they saw?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis honest, authentic debut novel—inspired by the events in the Steubenville rape case—will resonate with readers who've ever walked that razor-thin line between guilt and innocence that so often gets blurred, one text at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003eThe party last Saturday night is a bit of a blur.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKate Weston can piece together most of the bash at John Doone's house: shots with Stacey Stallard, Ben Cody taking Kate's keys and getting her home early, the feeling that maybe Ben is becoming more than just the guy she's known since they were kids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when a picture of Stacey passed out over Deacon Mills's shoulder appears online the next morning, Kate suspects she doesn't have all the details, and begins to ask questions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat really happened at the party after she left?\u003cbr\u003eWho was still there?\u003cbr\u003eWhat did they see?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Stacey levels charges against four of Kate's classmates, the whole town erupts into controversy. Facts that can't be ignored begin to surface, and every answer Kate finds leads back to the same question:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhere was Ben when a terrible crime was committed?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis story—inspired by real events—from debut novelist Aaron Hartzler takes an unflinching look at silence as a form of complicity. It's a book about the high stakes of speaking up, and the razor-thin line between guilt and innocence that so often gets blurred, one hundred and forty characters at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003ePRAISE FOR RAPTURE PRACTICE: “...a hilarious first of its kind story that will surely inspire more.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“...effervescent and moving, evocative and tender.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“What We Saw is a smart, sensitive, and gripping story about the courage it takes to do what’s right.  If you’re looking for your next favorite YA author, look no further. Aaron Hartzler’s got what it takes.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeb Caletti, National Book Award Finalist for HONEY, BABY, SWEETHEART\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A powerful tale of betrayal and a vital primer on rape culture.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Debut novelist Hartzler pulls no punches in his depiction of rape culture. A stirring, important read. - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An outstanding debut novel with so much heart, it is destined for the bestseller lists.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVoice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A thought-provoking look at victim blaming.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book is real. Like the protagonist, it’s vulnerable, honest, and incredibly brave. Kate’s story will be a lifeline for kids observing impossible situations and wondering where the right and wrong is in all of it. I could not put it down.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMaya Van Wagenen, New York Times Bestselling Author of Popular\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“The author has delivered an important, powerful, and engrossing read that gives readers a lot to consider… A gripping narrative that begs to be discussed.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44888764154085,"sku":"NP9780062338747","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780062338747.jpg?v=1730229787","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/what-we-saw-isbn-9780062338747","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}