Books like See No Evil by Anne E. Schraff
The novel unfolds at Tubman High School, where the recent Grant Street shooting has shocked the community. Students, faculty, and families grapple with the loss of an innocent bystander, navigating fear, grief, and the need for understanding in a diverse environment.
Through the eyes of the students, the story explores how violence impacts a school, particularly the African American high‑school community, and how dialogue can emerge amid tragedy. The narrative invites readers to reflect on the ripple effects of unsolved incidents on the lives of those left asking, "What really happened?"
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Anne E. Schraff
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