Synopsis
When a fire cuts off a popular trail in the Oregon forest, a small group trapped by the flames must find another way out—or die—in Playing with Fire, an unrelenting teen-vs-nature YA thriller by New York Times bestselling author April Henry.
Natalia is not the kind of girl who takes risks. Six years ago, she barely survived the house fire that...
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01 February 2022
9781250821249Reviews
April Henry's YA mysteries have collectively been awarded over fifty state honors and awards.
Playing with Fire:
"Inspiration abounds, though, as the teens work together, making this read adventurous as well as satisfying." —Booklist
"Well written and undeniably, regrettably relevant given the inevitability of future West Coast conflagrations." —The Bulletin
The Lonely Dead:
"Taut and suspenseful, with a hint of the supernatural. [Henry’s] clear, lucid prose and well-paced action scenes make for a fast, accessible read . . . Hand to anyone in search of a page-turner." —Booklist
"Henry delivers a compelling thriller that weaves supernatural elements into a topical tapestry of loss, betrayal, and family drama. A thriller that manages to be both creepy and fun." —Kirkus Reviews
The Girl I Used to Be:
Winner of the Anthony Award for Best Young Adult Mystery Novel
An Edgar Award for Best YA Nominee
A Texas Lonestar List Selection
"Henry has done it again with another edge-of-your-seat mystery/thriller. Recommended for middle school and high school mystery/thriller/suspense collections and for April Henry fans." —VOYA, starred review
"A must-have for YA mystery-thriller collections." —School Library Journal
