About This Book
Reach for this book when your teen is struggling with the disillusionment that comes from seeing a respected adult make an unethical choice. It is a perfect fit for high achievers who feel immense pressure to win and are beginning to realize that integrity is more valuable than any trophy. Bernadette is a bright, witty protagonist competing in a high stakes Classics Bowl. When she discovers evidence of cheating within her own team, she faces a grueling moral dilemma: stay silent and win, or speak up and lose everything. This mystery is grounded in the realistic pressures of modern high school life. It explores themes of accountability and the courage required to stand alone when the crowd is heading the wrong way. It is a sophisticated, secular choice for readers aged 12 to 16 that respects their intelligence and their developing moral compass.
