"Solving Joe" by Barbara Dee follows the story of a young girl named Elly who is trying to navigate the complexities of middle school while dealing with the challenges of friendship, crushes, and family issues. When her classmate Joe goes missing, Elly becomes determined to uncover the truth behind his disappearance. As she delves into the mystery, she learns about the power of perseverance, the importance of loyalty, and the impact of secrets. The story intertwines themes of resilience and self-discovery, ultimately leading Elly to find her own voice in a world filled with uncertainties. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-8th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 9-13 years.

There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published in 2010 by Simon & Schuster .

Barbara Dee is the author of several middle grade novels including Maybe He Just Likes You, Everything I Know About You, Halfway Normal, and Star-Crossed. Her books have received several starred reviews and been included on many best-of lists, including the ALA Rainbow List Top Ten, the Chicago Public Library Best of the Best, and the NCSS-CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People. Star-Crossed was also a Goodreads Choice Awards finalist. Barbara is one of the founders of the Chappaqua Children's Book Festival. She lives with her family, including a naughty cat named Luna and a sweet rescue hound dog named Ripley, in Westchester County, New York.