New Releases by Daphne Benedis-Grab

"We play with passion and we play with heart. And sometimes that passion goes too far." When a violent event sends a middle school reeling just before the Homecoming football game, secrets start to come to the surface... The Cottonwood middle school''s undefeated football team, the Coyotes, are on the field, working to maintain their record. But suddenly the game comes to a halt. A hard hit has taken a player down-and he''s been injured so badly he''ll never play again. And then the very next day, the athletic office and coach''s computer are found totally trashed. A culprit is found almost immediately: Brian Miller, "the Destroyer," one of the best players on the team. Except . . .why would such a loyal and talented player do something like that to his own team? Unless he didn''t actually do it. Three kids decide to figure out what really happened. But as they start to ask questions, the threats start arriving. What happens when winning is more important than anything else, and when obedience to the team is more important than anyone else? This is a gripping read about what happens when a culture of total loyalty goes too far. A high-stakes whodunit, this is perfect for readers interested in: Tim Green, Tommy Greenwald, Mike Lupica, and Kwame Alexander''s sports stories A fast-moving plot Sinister secrets Lots of action, on and off the field Sports drama Quick reads

"We play with passion and we play with heart. And sometimes that passion goes too far." When a violent event sends a middle school reeling just before the Homecoming football game, secrets start to come to the surface... The Cottonwood middle school''s undefeated football team, the Coyotes, are on the field, working to maintain their record. But suddenly the game comes to a halt. A hard hit has taken a player down-and he''s been injured so badly he''ll never play again. And then the very next day, the athletic office and coach''s computer are found totally trashed. A culprit is found almost immediately: Brian Miller, "the Destroyer," one of the best players on the team. Except . . .why would such a loyal and talented player do something like that to his own team? Unless he didn''t actually do it. Three kids decide to figure out what really happened. But as they start to ask questions, the threats start arriving. What happens when winning is more important than anything else, and when obedience to the team is more important than anyone else? This is a gripping read about what happens when a culture of total loyalty goes too far. A high-stakes whodunit, this is perfect for readers interested in: Tim Green, Tommy Greenwald, Mike Lupica, and Kwame Alexander''s sports stories A fast-moving plot Sinister secrets Lots of action, on and off the field Sports drama Quick reads

Someone started a fire at the local middle school. Until they''re caught, no one is safe. From the author of I Know Your Secret, this is a thrilling middle-grade mystery that''s sure to keep you guessing. There''s a fire in a school locker! Was it an accident? A prank gone wrong? Arson? Someone looking for revenge? . . . Eva, Dani, Liam, and Gabe are determined to figure out who started the fire, and why. And they each have their own reasons for wanting to be the first ones to figure out what really happened. The administration says they''re looking into it, but evidence is scarce. It will take four students who can tap into the rumors, gossip, and hidden secrets of their school to uncover what really happened on the day of the fire. And if they don''t figure it out in time? Well, one of them could be accused of the crime. But all their potential leads turn out to be dead ends. It''s as if the arsonist is somehow tracking their every move . . . A high-stakes whodunit, I Know You Started It is perfect for readers interested in: Kid-friendly mysteries Edge-of-your-seat thrills Plot twists Unreliable narrators Fast-paced action Quick reads Themes of bullying and social media

Olivia, Leo en Grace hebben weinig met elkaar gemeen, behalve dat ze een bloedhekel hebben aan Nicky, de pestkop van school. Ze balen dan ook als ze op schoolkamp met hem in een huisje worden ingedeeld. De volgende dag is Nicky spoorloos verdwenen en zíj zijn de laatsten die hem gezien hebben. De politie doet onderzoek naar de verdwijning, maar Olivia, Leo en Grace besluiten zelf ook op zoek te gaan. Alle drie hebben ze namelijk hun eigen reden om Nicky zo snel mogelijk te willen vinden... ''Vanaf de eerste bladzijde houdt Benedis-Grab de spanning hoog.'' - Publishers Weekly over Ik ken jouw geheim''Zeer geschikt om jonge tieners aan het lezen te krijgen'' - VrouwenThrillers

From Daphne Benedis-Grab, author of I Know Your Secret and I Know You''re Lying, comes another gripping middle-grade thriller. Nicky has disappeared! Olivia, Leo, and Gracie were the last ones to see him on their seventh-grade field trip before he went missing. They don''t want him back with their group--he''s the school bully, and none of them like him--but they each have their own secret reason for needingto find him as soon as possible. And they are sure there are clues the police are overlooking. When they decide to investigate, they quickly discover that things are more complicated than they seemed. Nicky''s victims made a plan to get revenge on him--a plan that''s gone terribly wrong. Can they find out where Nicky is, or is it already too late to stop this revenge from going way too far? From the author of I Know Your Secret, this is a thriller that''s full of secrets and twists, one that you won''t be able to put down.

Sasha''s rugzak is nog voor de eerste bel uit haar kluisje gestolen. Nora, Jack, Henry en Maddie waren als enigen vroeg op school en moeten zich daarom melden bij de directrice. Zij is ervan overtuigd dat een van hen het gedaan heeft, maar alle vier beweren ze dat ze onschuldig zijn. De vier leerlingen krijgen één dag om de waarheid boven tafel te krijgen, anders worden ze geschorst. Kunnen ze elkaar vertrouwen? En als zij het niet gedaan hebben, wie dan wel? Opnieuw een spannende jeugdthriller van Daphne Benedis-Grab! Ik weet dat je liegt speelt zich af op dezelfde middelbare school als Ik ken jouw geheim, maar is apart te lezen. ''Zeer geschikt om jonge tieners aan het lezen te krijgen'' - VrouwenThrillers

"There''s been a theft at the middle school! Sasha''s bag has been stolen from her locker.The security cameras on the school''s front entrance captured four students entering the building early. Present at the time of the crime, Maddie, Jack, Nora, and Henry become top suspects. Each of them has a reason to dislike Sasha. Each has something to hide. But which of them is responsible for the break-in? And can they figure out who the thief is before Sasha gets her revenge... on all of them. Set during a single day of school, this is a gripping, twisty read about what happens when bullying goes too far, written by Daphne Benedis-Grab, author of I Know Your Secret." -- Back cover.

This twisty middle school thriller is One of Us is Lying meets Pretty Little Liars for young readers. There''s been a theft at the middle school! Sasha''s bag has been stolen from her locker. The security cameras on the school''s front entrance captured four students entering the building early. Present at the time of the crime, Maddie, Jack, Nora, and Henry become top suspects. Each of them has a reason to dislike Sasha. Each has something to hide. But which of them is responsible for the break-in? And can they figure out who the thief is before Sasha gets her revenge... on all of them. Set during a single day of school, this is a gripping, twisty read about what happens when bullying goes too far, written by Daphne Benedis-Grab, author of I Know Your Secret.

Ik ken jouw geheim is een spannende thriller voor meisjes en jongens vanaf 11 jaar, geschreven door Daphne Benedis-Grab. ''IK KEN JE GEHEIM. DOE WAT IK ZEG, ANDERS VERTEL IK HET AAN IEDEREEN.'' Wanneer Owen, Gemma, Ally en Todd dit dreigbericht krijgen, hoeven ze niet lang na te denken: alles liever dan dat hun geheim onthuld wordt! Dus besluiten ze te doen wat de afperser zegt. De eerste opdracht ontvangen ze maandagochtend op school. Ook al zitten ze alle vier in de tweede klas, ze kennen elkaar nauwelijks. Nu moeten ze samenwerken om de vreemde instructies van de blackmailer op te volgen. Met het uur worden de opdrachten gevaarlijker, en de tijd tikt. Wie zit hierachter? En kunnen ze de afperser stoppen voordat het te laat is? ''Vanaf de eerste bladzijde houdt Benedis-Grab de spanning hoog.'' - Publishers Weekly ''Spanning, plottwists en heel veel leesplezier!'' ***** Lezer op Goodreads

"A compulsive middle grade thriller." -- Book Riot The email arrives Sunday night: Do exactly what I say, when I say it, or I will reveal your secret. On Monday morning, seventh graders Owen, Gemma, Ally, and Todd, who have nothing in common and barely know each other, must work together and follow the instructions of an anonymous blackmailer. None of them want to go along with the blackmailer''s strange instructions, but each of them have a secret they must protect at all costs. Set during a single day of school, the students race against the clock to complete a unsettling list of tasks. They''ll do whatever it takes to keep their secrets hidden . . . but when they discover what the blackmailer has in mind, they realize things may have just gone too far. Can they put a stop to the plan, or is it too late?

"Every year, Scottsdale''s two elementary schools compete to see who can sell more bars of the Fantastic Five, special chocolate bar flavors available only once a year. Winning''s a really big deal --and Deerfield Elementary always wins. This year, though, Granville Elementary is determined to level the playing field, even if it means making up some new rules of their own. Co-captains Phoebe and Evan are sure that their creative new sales strategy --mixed with some ingenious pranks-- will earn them the sweet taste of success. But rival captains Gabe and Julie have a dangerous competitive streak, and they''re allergic to the idea of coming in second. Can the two teams sell more chocolate bars than ever before --or is the Chocolate Challenge headed for a total meldown?"--Back cover.

Reporting for adventure! The Bailey kids'' mom has just been assigned to Fort Patrick, and it''ll be the family''s first time living on an army base! Tom, Charlotte, and Rosie get to make new friends, explore the neighborhood, and cool off in the huge pool. Unfortunately, they also have to deal with the base bully, who seems determined to make Tom''s life completely miserable by telling everyone he''s a wimp.When the Baileys discover a mystery on base--an abandoned building long rumored to be haunted--they know that this is the way to show the world how brave Tom truly is. But when they go to investigate, they find there''s more to the house than some old rumors. What is that weird equipment? And who is that suspicious man sneaking around inside?It''s up to Charlotte, Tom, and Rosie to figure out the base''s secrets-and prove to everyone that no bully can keep the Bailey kids down.Daphne Benedis-Grab''s Army Brats is an exciting romp that celebrates friendship, bravery, and being true to yourself.

An irresistible and timeless Christmas story by the author of The Angel Tree. Josie usually keeps to herself, but she comes out of her shell when she and her dog, Clementine, volunteer at the local hospital during the holiday season. Josie loves dressing up in silly costumes, singing carols, and helping to prepare for the big Christmas Festival. That is, until she learns that this year''s Festival has been canceled.Meanwhile, Oscar''s parents are fighting more and more--and so is he. He gets into trouble at school, and his punishment? Volunteer hours at the local hospital. Gabby''s life seems perfect. She''s stylish, smart, and everyone looks up to her. But Gabby has a secret, one that could ruin everything.Then, Clementine disappears, Oscar''s parents separate, and Gabby''s secret is uncovered. Together, can Josie, Oscar, and Gabby find a way to save the holiday, or will this be the worst Christmas ever?Daphne Benedis-Grab, author of The Angel Tree, has created a heartwarming story that sparkles with humor, light, and Christmas spirit.

Now a Hallmark Movies & Mysteries Original Movie! A heartwarming Christmas mystery! Every Christmas in the small town of Pine River, a tree appears in the town square-the Angel Tree. Some people tie wishes to the tree, while others make those wishes come true. Nobody''s ever known where the tree comes from, but the mystery has always been part of the tradition''s charm. This year, however, four kids who have been helped-Lucy, Joe, Max, and Cami-are determined to solve the mystery and find out the true identity of the town''s guardian angel, so that Pine River can finally thank the person who brought the Angel Tree to their town. This is the perfect holiday read, full of friendship, discovery, and loads of Christmas cheer!

YALSA Quick Pick Award Winner Named by Huffington Post Books as a Top 10 Book For Kids Who Hate Reading Ariel''s birthday weekend looks to be the event of the season, with a private concert by rock star Hudson Winters on the grounds of her family''s east coast estate, and all of Ariel''s elite prep school friends in attendance. The only person who''s dreading the party is Sera, Ariel''s former best friend, whose father is forcing her to go. Sera has been the school pariah since she betrayed Ariel, and she now avoids Ariel and their former friends. Thrown together, Ariel and Sera can agree on one thing: this could be one very long night. They have no idea just how right they are. Only moments after the concert begins and the lights go down, thugs open fire on parents and schoolmates alike, in a plot against Ariel''s father that quickly spins out of control. As the entire party is taken hostage, the girls are forced apart. Ariel escapes into the hidden tunnels in the family mansion, where she and Sera played as children. Only Sera, who forges an unlikely alliance with Hudson Winters, knows where her friend could be. As the industrial terrorist plot unravels and the death toll climbs, Ariel and Sera must recall the sisterhood that once sustained them as they try to save themselves and each other on the longest night of their lives.