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Swept Away

Ruth Mornay and the Unwanted Clues

by Natalie Hyde
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Eleven-year-old Ruth's friend and neighbor, Bea, has just died — an accidental drowning. Or so they say. Ruth's not so sure. Bea was sixty-four and knew the area better than anyone. She was much too careful to get swept away by the flooded Teeswater River. And now Bea's godson, Saul, says his godmother had premonitions that she would be murdered. She even left behind a box of clues to help Ruth figure out what happened. Accident or murder? That's the case Ruth, Saul, and Ruth's wayward pet chicken, Dorcas, have to crack.

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    April 1, 2023

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    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781770866904

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781770866904
      • File size: 2355 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      May 1, 2023
      Grades 6-8 Ruth lives among her six older siblings, feeling like she'll never stand out in her village of Pinkerton. The only person who takes her seriously is her old neighbor, Bea--until Bea's untimely death. With more questions than answers about the event, Ruth teams up with Bea's godson and a persnickety pet chicken, following a set of strange clues. But what price will Ruth pay to keep Bea's secrets safe, and what dangers are in her sleepy village? Hyde pens an adventure with a timeless feel about a girl searching for her place in the world. While the chicken hilariously steals many scenes, Ruth emerges as a true protagonist as she breaks into buildings like the church, finding unlikely historical artifacts. Quirky characters and beautiful imagery make the village of Pinkerton feel alive, and hopefully the setting will lend itself to future books. Recommended for fans of summertime adventures, impossible puzzles, and lost histories.

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