Books like The Nanny by Evelyn Piper
When eight-year-old Joey Fane returns home after two years in a school for disturbed children, following the death of his baby brother, for which everyone believes he is responsible, he realizes that the old-fashioned English nanny on whom his mother relies is dangerous, but that no one is likely to believe him. As the boy becomes determined to uncover the truth, he soon finds himself at the center of a web of secrets, lies, and danger. The nanny is suspected of murdering the boy's brother, but Joey's suspicions are fuelled by a series of cryptic clues and hidden messages that he discovers throughout the school. The story unfolds with suspense and twists as the boy uncovers the shocking truth that challenges the entire school community and puts him at risk.
First publish date: 1964
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Evelyn Piper
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