About This Book
Reach for this book when your teenager expresses a deep sense of frustration with being unheard or dismissed by adults in positions of authority. It is an ideal choice for a young person grappling with the weight of moral responsibility and the difficult realization that doing the right thing often requires standing entirely alone. Avi explores the bridge between childhood and adulthood through the lens of a psychological thriller that will keep your teen turning pages while questioning their own convictions. The story follows Andy Zadinski, a high schooler who receives a chilling phone call from a man claiming to be a killer. When the police and even his own father dismiss him as an imaginative kid playing detective, Andy must navigate a dangerous path to save a potential victim. It is a gritty, realistic look at integrity, the burden of truth, and the breakdown of communication between generations. While the subject matter is intense, it provides a safe space to discuss personal safety, the ethics of intervention, and the importance of trusting one's instincts.
