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Description
After her mother's sudden death, high school student Laura begins searching for information about her mother's mysterious past, which had always been vague and secretive. As she investigates, she uncovers some terrible secrets about her family history. The story follows Laura as she deals with the revelation of these shocking family secrets.
Quick Summary
Yesterday's Child turns a grieving teen into an accidental detective, and the case she's solving is her own mother's mysterious past. Kids will race through each revelation as Laura uncovers bombshell after bombshell about her family, with every chapter feeling like peeling back another layer of a dark secret. If your kid loves the edge-of-your-seat mystery of "The Girl on the Train" or any thriller where the truth gets more terrifying with every page, this one's a must-read. Ideal for grades 9-12 who crave stories that mix family drama with pulse-pounding suspense.