Book series for high schoolers
Book series for high schoolers with titles by Veronica Roth, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Holly Jackson, Alice Oseman, Tomi Adeyemi, Jenny Han, Marissa Meyer, Stephanie Garber, and Neal Shusterman.
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Holly Jackson is a British author known for her young adult mystery and thriller novels. She studied English at the University of Nottingham, where she also completed a master’s degree in literary linguistics. Jackson’s debut novel, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder, was published in 2019 by Electric Monkey, an imprint of Egmont. The book follows the story of a student investigating a closed murder case in her hometown and has been recognized for its intricate plotting and engaging narrative style.
Following the success of her first book, Jackson continued the series with Good Girl, Bad Blood in 2020 and As Good As Dead in 2021, both published by Electric Monkey. The trilogy has been noted for its exploration of crime, justice, and the complexities of truth. In addition to the series, Jackson has written standalone novels, including Five Survive, which was published in 2022.
Jackson’s work has received attention for its appeal to teen readers and its use of multimedia elements such as interview transcripts and case notes within the narrative. Her books have been published in multiple countries and are widely available in libraries and schools. In 2020, A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder won the British Book Award for Children’s Fiction Book of the Year.

Book series for high schoolers with titles by Veronica Roth, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Holly Jackson, Alice Oseman, Tomi Adeyemi, Jenny Han, Marissa Meyer, Stephanie Garber, and Neal Shusterman.
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