Books like Monday's not coming by Tiffany D. Jackson
After Monday Charles vanishes, Claudia Harris is left with a mother who refuses to tell her why. Determined to find the truth, Claudia dives into the mystery, following clues and confronting hidden truths that challenge her understanding of friendship, family, and her community. The story follows her high‑school investigations as she unravels the mystery that will change their lives forever.
First publish date: 2018
Genre: Suspense/General Suspense
Authors: Tiffany D. Jackson
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