The Art of Secrets

Fiction - YA, Social Issues, Kids, Teen
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Author: James Klise ISBN: 9781616204037
Publisher: Algonquin Books Publication: April 22, 2014
Imprint: Algonquin Young Readers Language: English
Author: James Klise
ISBN: 9781616204037
Publisher: Algonquin Books
Publication: April 22, 2014
Imprint: Algonquin Young Readers
Language: English

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“Relationships, secrets and lies aplenty for caper-loving fans.” —Kirkus Reviews**

When Saba Khan’s apartment burns in a mysterious fire, possibly a hate crime, her high school rallies around her. Then a quirky piece of art donated to a school fund-raising effort for the Khans is revealed to be an unknown work by a famous artist, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and Saba’s life turns upside down again. Soon students and teachers alike debate who should get the money, pointing fingers and making startling accusations. Through monologues, journal entries, interviews, articles, and official documents, the cast of characters reveal how they see what happened.  

“This art mystery is that rare book that will be passed around by teens as well as teachers in the faculty lounge, discussed and dissected and immediately reread . . . The incidents at Highsmith School will stay on readers’ minds long after the last page.” —Booklist, starred review

“This darkly ambiguous, provocative novel highlights several themes worthy of discussion, including the destructive power of secrets and the politics of generosity.” —The Horn Book Magazine

“A clever mystery told in many voices  . . . Greed and jealousy go head-to-head with kindness and good intentions . . . Everybody has secrets.” —Shelf Awareness

“Through unique journal entries, articles, and interviews, a tangled web of unusual secrets unfolds.” —Teen Vogue

 

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**NOW IN PAPERBACK!

“Relationships, secrets and lies aplenty for caper-loving fans.” —Kirkus Reviews**

When Saba Khan’s apartment burns in a mysterious fire, possibly a hate crime, her high school rallies around her. Then a quirky piece of art donated to a school fund-raising effort for the Khans is revealed to be an unknown work by a famous artist, worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and Saba’s life turns upside down again. Soon students and teachers alike debate who should get the money, pointing fingers and making startling accusations. Through monologues, journal entries, interviews, articles, and official documents, the cast of characters reveal how they see what happened.  

“This art mystery is that rare book that will be passed around by teens as well as teachers in the faculty lounge, discussed and dissected and immediately reread . . . The incidents at Highsmith School will stay on readers’ minds long after the last page.” —Booklist, starred review

“This darkly ambiguous, provocative novel highlights several themes worthy of discussion, including the destructive power of secrets and the politics of generosity.” —The Horn Book Magazine

“A clever mystery told in many voices  . . . Greed and jealousy go head-to-head with kindness and good intentions . . . Everybody has secrets.” —Shelf Awareness

“Through unique journal entries, articles, and interviews, a tangled web of unusual secrets unfolds.” —Teen Vogue

 

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