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Daisy Giordano, a spirited teen at a high school, learns that a prediction made by a newcomer—supposedly a clairvoyant—has come true: a beloved teacher is murdered. Determined to uncover the truth, Daisy digs into clues that hint the killer might be a werewolf. Facing supernatural dangers and the challenges of adolescence, she must navigate family dynamics, school drama, and the uncanny to solve the crime before the creature strikes again.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Marlene Perez
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