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Time Will Tell

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Time Will Tell by Barry Lyga is a captivating children's mystery that weaves a tale of friendship and secrets. A group of friends discover a time capsule they buried five years ago, only to find a bloody knife, entwining them in a thrilling quest to uncover buried truths. As they unravel the connections to their small town, they confront the mysteries of the past and grapple with their own fears and relationships.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by time travel and mystery, particularly within a narrative that skilfully merges thrilling adventures and intriguing plots. Perfect for young readers who enjoy diving into stories filled with suspense and the unexpected twists of a well-crafted children's tale.

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Time Will Tell

A young adult crime thriller ricocheting between the bigotry of past and present, as young teens unravel secrets of their parents, perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying and The Cheerleaders.

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A young-adult thriller ricocheting between the bigotry of the past and present as teens unravel their parents secrets. Perfect for fans of One of Us is Lying -- now in paperback!Four teens have dug up the time capsule that their parents buried in 1986 and never bothered to recover. But in addition to the expected ephemera of mixtapes, Walkmans, photographs, letters, toys, and assorted junk, Elayah, Liam, Marcie, and Jorja discover something sinister: a hunting knife stained with blood and wrapped with a note. I'm sorry. I didn't mean to kill anyone."As the action dramatically alternates between the present day and 1986, the mystery unfolds and the sins of the past echo into today. The teens haven't just unearthed a time capsule: they've also dug up pain and secrets that someone--maybe one of their own parents--is willing to kill for.

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Time Will Tell by Barry Lyga is a thrilling children's mystery that intertwines the past and present. As four teens in Canterstown discover unsettling contents in a time capsule left by their parents, they uncover layers of secrets and unanswered questions that could endanger them. With diverse characters navigating complex themes like sexual assault and racism, the book offers unexpected twists that keep readers engaged, despite its extensive cast and length.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780316537797

Publisher: Little, Brown & Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 448

About the Author

Barry Lyga is the author of several acclaimed young adult novels, including Bang, I Hunt Killers, its sequel Game, and his debut, The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl. He now knows way too much about how to dispose of a human body. Barry lives and writes in New York City. His website is barrylyga.com.

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