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Emily's Dress and Other Missing Things

Emily's Dress and Other Missing Things

Published in
2012
3.69
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Description

When Claire's best friend Richy went missing, he disappeared without a trace. But when Emily Dickinson's dress goes missing from the Amherst museum, she knows exactly where it in her closet. As Claire and her student teacher, Tate, attempt to figure out what do to about the dress, they begin to uncover the truth behind Richy's disappearing act. Following a trail of clues across state lines, Claire and Tate attempt to find the person that Claire knows in her gut is responsible for his disappearance.
Age
13-17
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
240 pages

Why to read

  • Engaging mystery
  • Exploration of grief and healing
  • Insight into Emily Dickinson's life
  • Strong character development