Peeled Paperback by Joan Bauer

Product Details

• Publisher: Speak (2009-06-25)
• Language: English
• Paperback: 256 pages
• ISBN-13: 9780142414309
• Item Weight: 243.44 grams
• Dimensions: 21.01 x 13.94 x 1.65 cm

An intrepid high school journalist is determined to uncover a breakthrough story that will prove her talent in this exciting novel from the Newbery Honor award–winning author of Hope Was Here.

“A-peeling all around!”—School Library Journal

“Sharp pacing and an intriguing premise . . . sage women, the elements for a budding romance, and plenty of funny moments.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review

Does this story have a core of truth?

Hildy Biddle is waiting for the chance to prove herself as more than a small-town high school journalist. The trouble is, her town’s biggest story stars a ghost. But while the local paper is playing up townspeople’s fears with shocking headlines of creepy happenings, Hildy is determined to discover what’s really going on. Unfortunately, her desire to uncover the truth is making some people nervous. With rumors swirling and tensions high, can Hildy push past all the buzz and find out the real truth?

About the Author

Joan Bauer is the author of numerous books for young readers. She received a Newbery Honor Medal for Hope Was Here, and the L.A. Times Book Prize for Rules of the Road. The Christopher Award was given to both Hope was Here and Close to Famous, which also received the Schneider Family Book Award. Joan is the recipient of numerous state awards voted by readers. Bauer lives in Brooklyn, New York.