About the book
In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called this YA mystery a \"haunting psycological thriller\" and \"profound, provocative commentary on what it means to grow up in the age of Facebook.\"
When Wendy Geller's body is found in Central Park after the night of a rager, newspaper headlines scream,\"Death in the Park: Party Girl Found Strangled.\" But shy Rain, once Wendy's best friend, knows there was more to Wendy than just \"party girl.\" As she struggles to separate the friend she knew from the tangle of gossip and headlines, Rain becomes determined to discover the truth about the murder. Written in a voice at once immediate, riveting, and utterly convincing, Mariah Frederick's mystery brilliantly exposes the cracks in this exclusive New York City world and the teenagers that move within it.
Editions of The Girl in the Park
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375868436
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780375968433
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780449815915
- EBook
- ISBN 9780375899072
Read an Excerpt
In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called this YA mystery a \"haunting psycological thriller\" and \"profound, provocative commentary on what it means to grow up in the age of Facebook.\"
When Wendy Geller's body is found in Central Park after the night of a rager, newspaper headlines scream,\"Death in the Park: Party Girl Found Strangled.\" But shy Rain, once Wendy's best friend, knows there was more to Wendy than just \"party girl.\" As she struggles to separate the friend she knew from the tangle of gossip and headlines, Rain becomes determined to discover the truth about the murder. Written in a voice at once immediate, riveting, and utterly convincing, Mariah Frederick's mystery brilliantly exposes the cracks in this exclusive New York City world and the teenagers that move within it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Girl in the Park about?
In a starred review, Publishers Weekly called this YA mystery a \"haunting psycological thriller\" and \"profound, provocative commentary on what it means to grow up in the age of Facebook.\"
When Wendy Geller's body is found in Central Park after the night of a rager, newspaper headlines scream,\"Death in the Park: Party Girl Found Strangled.\" But shy Rain, once Wendy's best friend, knows there was more to Wendy than just \"party girl.\" As she struggles to separate the friend she knew from the tangle of gossip and headlines, Rain becomes determined to discover the truth about the murder. Written in a voice at once immediate, riveting, and utterly convincing, Mariah Frederick's mystery brilliantly exposes the cracks in this exclusive New York City world and the teenagers that move within it.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Girl in the Park?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of The Girl in the Park?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780375868436
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Girl in the Park?
Mariah Fredericks
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Girl in the Park is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780375868436) and hardcover(ISBN 9780375968433) and paperback(ISBN 9780449815915) and ebook(ISBN 9780375899072)
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