In "Girl Forgotten" by April Henry, high school senior and aspiring detective, "the Girl Forgotten," must unravel the mystery of a murder tied to her past. As she investigates the cold case that haunts her small town, she discovers secrets that could endanger her life. With the clock ticking and danger lurking, she dives deeper into the investigation, determined to uncover the truth. As she navigates friendships, trust, and her own fears, she realizes she may be the only one who can solve the mystery before it’s too late. The story blends suspense and coming-of-age themes in a gripping narrative. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2023 by Christy Ottaviano Books-Little Brown and Hachette .

April Henry is the author of many acclaimed mysteries for adults and young adults. Her novel Face of Betrayal, which she co-wrote with Lis Wiehl, was a New York Times bestseller. She lives in Oregon with her family.