The Year of Secret Assignments

Jaclyn Moriarty, Author . Scholastic $7.99 (352p) ISBN 978-0-439-49882-1

"Once again, Moriarty uses an epistolary format to bring to life the voices of contemporary teens in an Australian private school," said PW , of this tale that contains elements of mystery, romance and revenge. Ages 12-up. (May)

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