Peeled - by Joan Bauer (Paperback)

About the Book

High-school newspaper reporter Hildy Biddle isn't content to just cover school issues. She's drawn to the town's big story--the haunted old Ludlow house. Hildy's efforts to find out who is really haunting the place isn't making her popular.

Book Synopsis

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?

Review Quotes

"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

About the Author

Joan Bauer is the author of numerous books for young readers. She received a Newbery Honor Medal for Hope Was Here, and the L.A. Times Book Prize for Rules of the Road. The Christopher Award was given to both Hope was Here and Close to Famous, which also received the Schneider Family Book Award. Joan is the recipient of numerous state awards voted by readers. Bauer lives in Brooklyn, New York.