About the book
\"A fast-paced, exhilarating story about a boarding school shrouded in secrecy and the girl who will do anything to right the institution's wrongs.\" —Jessica Goodman, Indiebound bestselling author of They Wish They Were Us
Critically acclaimed author Jordyn Taylor weaves an addictive thriller perfect for fans of Truly Devious.
Eva has never felt like she belonged . . . not in her own family or with her friends in New York City, and certainly not at a fancy boarding school like Hardwick Preparatory Academy. So, when she is invited to join the Fives, an elite secret society, she jumps at the opportunity to finally be a part of something.
But what if the Fives are about more than just having the best parties and receiving special privileges from the school? What if they are also responsible for keeping some of Hardwick’s biggest secrets buried?
1962:
There is only one reason why Connie would volunteer to be one of the six students to participate in testing Hardwick’s nuclear fallout shelter: Craig Allenby. While the thought of nuclear war sends her into a panic, she can’t pass up the opportunity to spend four days locked in with the school’s golden boy.
However, Connie and the other students quickly discover that there is more to this “test” than they previously thought. As they are forced to follow an escalating series of commands, Connie realizes that one wrong move could have dangerous consequences.
Separated by sixty years, Eva and Connie’s stories become inextricably intertwined as Eva unravels the mystery of how six students went into the fallout shelter all those years ago . . . but only five came out.
- Secret Society: New girl Eva jumps at the chance to join the elite Fives, but their parties and privileges hide a dangerous legacy.
- Dark Academia: Behind the manicured lawns and stone walls of Hardwick Preparatory Academy, the school's darkest secrets are buried deep.
- Cold War Experiment: In 1962, Connie volunteers for a four-day nuclear fallout shelter test, but the psychological games and escalating commands turn deadly.
- Past and Present: Sixty years separate their stories, but Eva and Connie are linked by one question: what really happened in the shelter, and who was the student that never came out?
Editions of Don't Breathe a Word
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780063038899
- EBook
- ISBN 9780063038905
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\"A fast-paced, exhilarating story about a boarding school shrouded in secrecy and the girl who will do anything to right the institution's wrongs.\" —Jessica Goodman, Indiebound bestselling author of They Wish They Were Us
Critically acclaimed author Jordyn Taylor weaves an addictive thriller perfect for fans of Truly Devious.
Eva has never felt like she belonged . . . not in her own family or with her friends in New York City, and certainly not at a fancy boarding school like Hardwick Preparatory Academy. So, when she is invited to join the Fives, an elite secret society, she jumps at the opportunity to finally be a part of something.
But what if the Fives are about more than just having the best parties and receiving special privileges from the school? What if they are also responsible for keeping some of Hardwick’s biggest secrets buried?
1962:
There is only one reason why Connie would volunteer to be one of the six students to participate in testing Hardwick’s nuclear fallout shelter: Craig Allenby. While the thought of nuclear war sends her into a panic, she can’t pass up the opportunity to spend four days locked in with the school’s golden boy.
However, Connie and the other students quickly discover that there is more to this “test” than they previously thought. As they are forced to follow an escalating series of commands, Connie realizes that one wrong move could have dangerous consequences.
Separated by sixty years, Eva and Connie’s stories become inextricably intertwined as Eva unravels the mystery of how six students went into the fallout shelter all those years ago . . . but only five came out.
- Secret Society: New girl Eva jumps at the chance to join the elite Fives, but their parties and privileges hide a dangerous legacy.
- Dark Academia: Behind the manicured lawns and stone walls of Hardwick Preparatory Academy, the school's darkest secrets are buried deep.
- Cold War Experiment: In 1962, Connie volunteers for a four-day nuclear fallout shelter test, but the psychological games and escalating commands turn deadly.
- Past and Present: Sixty years separate their stories, but Eva and Connie are linked by one question: what really happened in the shelter, and who was the student that never came out?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Don't Breathe a Word about?
\"A fast-paced, exhilarating story about a boarding school shrouded in secrecy and the girl who will do anything to right the institution's wrongs.\" —Jessica Goodman, Indiebound bestselling author of They Wish They Were Us
Critically acclaimed author Jordyn Taylor weaves an addictive thriller perfect for fans of Truly Devious.
Eva has never felt like she belonged . . . not in her own family or with her friends in New York City, and certainly not at a fancy boarding school like Hardwick Preparatory Academy. So, when she is invited to join the Fives, an elite secret society, she jumps at the opportunity to finally be a part of something.
But what if the Fives are about more than just having the best parties and receiving special privileges from the school? What if they are also responsible for keeping some of Hardwick’s biggest secrets buried?
1962:
There is only one reason why Connie would volunteer to be one of the six students to participate in testing Hardwick’s nuclear fallout shelter: Craig Allenby. While the thought of nuclear war sends her into a panic, she can’t pass up the opportunity to spend four days locked in with the school’s golden boy.
However, Connie and the other students quickly discover that there is more to this “test” than they previously thought. As they are forced to follow an escalating series of commands, Connie realizes that one wrong move could have dangerous consequences.
Separated by sixty years, Eva and Connie’s stories become inextricably intertwined as Eva unravels the mystery of how six students went into the fallout shelter all those years ago . . . but only five came out.
- Secret Society: New girl Eva jumps at the chance to join the elite Fives, but their parties and privileges hide a dangerous legacy.
- Dark Academia: Behind the manicured lawns and stone walls of Hardwick Preparatory Academy, the school's darkest secrets are buried deep.
- Cold War Experiment: In 1962, Connie volunteers for a four-day nuclear fallout shelter test, but the psychological games and escalating commands turn deadly.
- Past and Present: Sixty years separate their stories, but Eva and Connie are linked by one question: what really happened in the shelter, and who was the student that never came out?
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Don't Breathe a Word?
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 Don't Breathe a Word?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780063038899
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Don't Breathe a Word?
Jordyn Taylor
Who is the Publisher of the book Don't Breathe a Word?
HarperCollins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Don't Breathe a Word is available as paperback(ISBN 9780063038899) and ebook(ISBN 9780063038905)
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