Things Hoped for
Readers rate it 3.5 (13 on Hardcover)
167 pages · Released 2006 · Philomel
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This is a gentle mystery centered on a teen protagonist investigating her grandfather's disappearance with a friend. The story emphasizes friendship, music, problem-solving, and family bonds without graphic content or crude language. While the disappearance creates some concern and tension, the overall tone is thoughtful rather than dark or frightening.
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Seventeen-year-old Gwen, who has been living with her grandfather in Manhattan while she attends music school, joins up with another music student to solve the mystery of her grandfather's sudden disappearance. Seventeen-year-old Gwen, who has been living with her grandfather in Manhattan while she attends music school, joins up with another music student to solve the mystery of her grandfather's sudden disappearance.
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