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Lessons in Death

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Life at Mayfield Academy seems normal enough – that is until Georgia discovers the drama teacher, dead, in the school library. Then, when she goes back to look for him, having gone for help, his body has vanished. Georgia knows what she saw, but only her best friend Billy believes her. Determined to find out what has gone on, Georgia and Billy hunt for evidence with new girl, Wren. But with friendship dynamics also at play there’s a lot more at stake than dead bodies. And it’s not long before it becomes clear that someone is prepared to go to any lengths to stop their investigation.

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ISBN: 9781398542006 Category: Young Adult Tags: Children's / Teenage fiction: General fiction, Children's / Teenage personal & social issues: Family issues
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The first book in a new murder-mystery school series set at Mayfield Academy from Sophie McKenzie, the bestselling author of million-copy-seller, Girl Missing. 

It’s a week into the summer term, the last day of April, and murder is the last thing on my mind . . .

Life at Mayfield Academy seems normal enough – that is until Georgia discovers the drama teacher, dead, in the school library. Then, when she goes back to look for him, having gone for help, his body has vanished.

Georgia knows what she saw, but only her best friend Billy believes her.

Determined to find out what has gone on, Georgia and Billy hunt for evidence with new girl, Wren. But with friendship dynamics also at play there’s a lot more at stake than dead bodies. And it’s not long before it becomes clear that someone is prepared to go to any lengths to stop their investigation . . .

Praise for Girl, Missing:
‘Page-turning’ The Independent
‘Will have you gripped for hours’ Sunday Express
‘Please read this book: it is brilliant!; The Guardian
‘Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name – and that’s Sophie Mckenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better’ Phil Earle, award-winning author
‘Sophie’s thrillers are brilliant… you can’t stop reading’ Robert Muchamore, bestselling author
‘Brilliantly described, scary and touching’ The Daily Mirror

10 YEARS OF AWARDS FOR Girl, Missing
Manchester Children’s Book Awards
Bolton Children’s Book Award
Soilhill Book Award
Winner of the Sakura Medal
Red House Children’s Book Award
Richard and Judy Best Kids’ Book
Lewisham Children’s Book Award

 

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Author

McKenzie, Sophie

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Children's

Imprint

Simon & Schuster Children's

Cover

Paperback

Pages

227

Language

English

Edition

Paperback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Children – juvenile / Code: J

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