Word Evidence

When a local crime leaves the police stumped, a curious middle-schooler teams up with a forensic linguist to crack the case. She learns to analyze grammar, word choice, and accents, turning ordinary conversation into crucial evidence. As she sifts through testimonies, she must spot subtle linguistic tricks that reveal who's lying and who's telling the truth. The story mixes suspenseful mystery with real-world linguistics, showing how the way people speak can solve a puzzle.