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Mathilda Savitch is a debut novel that combines humor and teenage sensitivity in the story of a girl who turns to detective work after her older sister’s death. Facing the mystery of her sister’s presumed suicide by train, Mathilda spends a year piecing together clues and breaking into a hidden email account. What she finds uncovers a web of hidden motives and hints that the truth about her sister’s death may be closer than she imagined. The book offers a mix of sharp wit and tender exploration of family, grief, and the daring courage of a young woman who refuses to accept the status quo.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Humorous Fiction/Comedy Fiction
Authors: Victor Lodato
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