Crushed

About this book

A heartfelt story about changing friendships, peer pressure, and the courage to speak up when lines are crossed, perfect for fans of Starfish and Finally Heard.  Sophie Valentine would rather be at home, doing school virtually. Instead, she’s waiting in a crowded middle school building for her best friend, Eve, who’s finally back after an extended absence, which only Sophie knows the truth about.     But when Eve returns, things aren’t the same. First, Eve stops walking to school with her in the morning. Then, she’s ditching Sophie to hang out with the Crash Crew, a group of popular kids notorious for their social media dares. Eve seems to fit right in, but Sophie is devastated: Did she just lose her best friend?    When rumors surface that Eve is hiding a painful secret she didn’t share with Sophie, Sophie is spurred on an investigation to discover what—or who—caused the incident behind Eve’s sudden change...and why all clues lead back to the Crash Crew. Using lessons from her forensics class and the help of a new friend, Sophie will have to uncover the truth before more harm is done.

About the author

Melanie Conklin has 2 books in the store, published in 2024, mostly in Juvenile Fiction.

Details

Format

Paperback

ISBN-13

9780316509275

Publisher

Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published

January 13, 2026

First published

July 16, 2024

Pages

240

Weight

7.2 oz

Editions

3 (Paperback · Hardcover)

Subject

Juvenile Fiction