Peeled - Paperback

by Joan Bauer (Author)

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?

Author Biography

Joan's first novel, Squashed, won the Delacorte Prize for a First Young Adult Novel. Five novels for young adult readers have followed: Thwonk, Sticks, Rules of the Road (LA Times Book Prize and Golden Kite), Backwater and Hope was Here (Newbery Honor Medal).Joan lives in Darien, CT with her husband and daughter.