Twisted Summer

Plot Summary

Twisted Summer by Willow Davis is about a girl named Cici and how she spends her summer at Crystal Lake. Cici is going on fifteen years and is hoping to have a great summer with the older kids. When Cici and her family arrive at the lake they discover that there was a murder of a young girl. They find out that a boy named Brody who is two years older than Cici's brother had been convicted and sent to jail. Cici cannot believe that Brody commited the crime so she tries to discover what really happened. Cici later finds out that she will be in great danger if she continues her investigation.
I thought this book was very intriguing and really enjoyed it. I think young readers will find this book appealing. I think this would be a great book to use for a mystery unit and also to read aloud in a library setting.

Reviews
" Cic's first-person narrative enhances the realistic characterizations, and although the ending is a bit formulaic, it's still a surprise. A charming mystery for readers who like Nancy Drew." - Karen Simonetti, Booklist

" This is a well-crafted, sophisticated story that conveys Cici's conflicting feelings as her hopes for a romantic summer turn sour." - Connie Tyrrell Burns, School Library Journal

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