Students and Vernita in a Homeless Friend Plot
Laurie drifts from her friend group in junior high and seeks comfort in food and pets until meeting Vernita Hittlinger, a homeless classmate who changes her life. Soon a tragedy strikes and Laurie must cope as Parker and Matthew pursue a dangerous murder mystery with Otis the dog.
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Laurie
Louise
Vernita Hittlinger
Vernita
Vern
Matthew
Parker
Otis
Indian Creek
Pam
Evans
Secret Prompts a Bond Between Enemies at Oakcrest
Jessica and Daphne, paired in a middle school write a book contest at Oakcrest Middle School Adelphia, start as rivals but grow a fragile friendship. Daphne shares a shocking secret that tests trust and could end their relationship.
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Jessica
Daphne
Daffy Duck
Mary Downing Hahn
Shy
Following the Mystery Man Readers note two girls trace a man’s link to a possible father
Madigan and Angie navigate small town rumors about Clint James while caring for Angie’s nephew Chad. As Madigan shadows Clint she uncovers he is not her father, faces legal trouble, and the mystery tests friendship and trust in their quiet community.
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Madigan
Angie
Clint James
Clint
Alice
Chad
Miss Lucas
Lois Ruby
Lawrence
Dana
Drew
Aunt Blythe
Hannah
Theo
Andrew
Mary Downing Hahn
France
Blythe
Ike Andrew
Sara
Mary Downing
Hahn
Emily
Jennifer
Brenda Miller
Marla
Tallahassee
Higgins
Thelma
Mrs. DeFlores
Liz
Tallahassee Liggins
Tallahassee Higgins
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