Genre: Mystery
Age Recommendation: Grade 5+
Age Recommendation: Grade 5+
"Swept Away" is a Silver Birch 2024 nominee. This is the story of Ruth who recently lost her best friend, Bea, to an accidental drowning. Bea wasn't the typical best friend of an 11 year old. Bea was an older neighbour. When Saul and his father move into Bea's house, Ruth realizes there are things Bea didn't tell her. Saul and Ruth begin finding clues about Bea's death, clues left by Bea. It seems Bea knew someone was after her and feels that Ruth is the next target. Ruth and Saul begin a quest to solve the mystery of Bea's death. This is an enjoyable read. The interesting clues will have the reader trying to piece together the mystery too.
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