About the book
\"A raw and heartbreaking story about addiction and recovery that will leave readers breathless.\" —Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces
Claire Needell’s evocative YA thriller, perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, explores the risks of substance abuse, the difficult path of addiction and recovery, and what it means to take control of your life when it seems like the only path forward is the one that will take all of your courage.
Marcelle is clean and sober, attending a tough-love version of after-school rehab, and barely hanging out with her user friends. But one night she gets a text from her best friend, Hannah, asking Marcelle to cover for her.
The next morning, Hannah is missing. Marcelle was the last one to hear from her...and now she’s lying to everyone—about the text, and more.
How long can Marcelle go on before she admits to herself what she has to do? If she comes clean, can she save Hannah?
- Missing Best Friend: One text message asking for a favor is the last thing Marcelle hears from Hannah. The next morning, she’s gone.
- A Story of Sobriety: Marcelle is trying to stay clean, but being the sole keeper of her friend’s secrets—and lying to everyone she knows—threatens to unravel her hard-won recovery.
- Lies and Secrets: The deeper Marcelle goes to cover for Hannah, the more she has to hide. But her silence might be the most dangerous lie of all.
- High-Stakes Teen Mystery: With everyone looking for answers, Marcelle must decide if telling the truth is worth the risk of exposing what Hannah was really doing—and whether it’s the only way to bring her home.
Editions of First True Thing
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780062360526
- EBook
- ISBN 9780062360540
Read an Excerpt
\"A raw and heartbreaking story about addiction and recovery that will leave readers breathless.\" —Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces
Claire Needell’s evocative YA thriller, perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, explores the risks of substance abuse, the difficult path of addiction and recovery, and what it means to take control of your life when it seems like the only path forward is the one that will take all of your courage.
Marcelle is clean and sober, attending a tough-love version of after-school rehab, and barely hanging out with her user friends. But one night she gets a text from her best friend, Hannah, asking Marcelle to cover for her.
The next morning, Hannah is missing. Marcelle was the last one to hear from her...and now she’s lying to everyone—about the text, and more.
How long can Marcelle go on before she admits to herself what she has to do? If she comes clean, can she save Hannah?
- Missing Best Friend: One text message asking for a favor is the last thing Marcelle hears from Hannah. The next morning, she’s gone.
- A Story of Sobriety: Marcelle is trying to stay clean, but being the sole keeper of her friend’s secrets—and lying to everyone she knows—threatens to unravel her hard-won recovery.
- Lies and Secrets: The deeper Marcelle goes to cover for Hannah, the more she has to hide. But her silence might be the most dangerous lie of all.
- High-Stakes Teen Mystery: With everyone looking for answers, Marcelle must decide if telling the truth is worth the risk of exposing what Hannah was really doing—and whether it’s the only way to bring her home.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First True Thing about?
\"A raw and heartbreaking story about addiction and recovery that will leave readers breathless.\" —Kathleen Glasgow, New York Times bestselling author of Girl in Pieces
Claire Needell’s evocative YA thriller, perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train, explores the risks of substance abuse, the difficult path of addiction and recovery, and what it means to take control of your life when it seems like the only path forward is the one that will take all of your courage.
Marcelle is clean and sober, attending a tough-love version of after-school rehab, and barely hanging out with her user friends. But one night she gets a text from her best friend, Hannah, asking Marcelle to cover for her.
The next morning, Hannah is missing. Marcelle was the last one to hear from her...and now she’s lying to everyone—about the text, and more.
How long can Marcelle go on before she admits to herself what she has to do? If she comes clean, can she save Hannah?
- Missing Best Friend: One text message asking for a favor is the last thing Marcelle hears from Hannah. The next morning, she’s gone.
- A Story of Sobriety: Marcelle is trying to stay clean, but being the sole keeper of her friend’s secrets—and lying to everyone she knows—threatens to unravel her hard-won recovery.
- Lies and Secrets: The deeper Marcelle goes to cover for Hannah, the more she has to hide. But her silence might be the most dangerous lie of all.
- High-Stakes Teen Mystery: With everyone looking for answers, Marcelle must decide if telling the truth is worth the risk of exposing what Hannah was really doing—and whether it’s the only way to bring her home.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in First True Thing?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Relationship stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories
Where can I read a sample of First True Thing?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780062360526
Who is/are the Author/s of the book First True Thing?
Claire Needell
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
First True Thing is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780062360526) and ebook(ISBN 9780062360540)
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