Hidden Truths, Elly Swartz
Hidden Truths, Elly Swartz
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Hidden Truths

Author: Elly Swartz

Narrator: Emily Eiden, Jeff Ebner

Unabridged: 5 hr 27 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/31/2023


Synopsis

How far would you go to keep a promise? Told from alternating points of view, Hidden Truths is a story of changing friendships, the lies we tell, the secrets we keep, and the healing power of forgiveness.

Dani and Eric have been best friends since Dani moved next door in second grade. They bond over donuts, comic books, and camping on the Cape.

Until one summer when everything changes.

Did Eric cause the accident that leaves Dani unable to do the one thing in the world she most cares about? The question plagues him, and he will do anything to get answers about the explosion that injured her. But Dani is hurting too much to want Eric to pursue the truth—she just wants to shut him out and move on. Besides, Eric has a history of dropping things he starts. Eric knows that and is determined that this will be the one time he follows through.

But what if his pursuit brings him into direct conflict with another friend? Where does Eric’s loyalty really lie?

About The Author

Elly Swartz lives in Massachusetts and is happily married with two grown sons, a beagle named Lucy, and a pup named Baxter Bean. Dear Student, called a "heartfelt story with a fresh plot" by Parents Magazine, was her latest novel. She is also the author of Finding Perfect, Smart Cookie, and Give and Take, novels for middle-grade readers.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Stephanie on December 01, 2023

believe in the power of bibliotherapy: the idea that books can help us grow through what we go through. And I’ve found a middle grade author that delivers on this promise in every book she writes: Elly Swartz. I just finished Hidden Truths, a powerful novel about changing friendships and believing......more

Goodreads review by Melanie on March 23, 2023

When an author writes a book as outstanding as DEAR STUDENT, sometimes the next one is disappointing. Not in the case of Elly Swartz! HIDDEN TRUTHS is another fantastic middle grade read that has humor, action, realistic school personalities, drama, and warmth that will satisfy readers of her works......more

Goodreads review by Rayna on June 27, 2023

Elly Swartz’s newest middle grade novel. Hidden Truths, is a heartfelt journey into the minds of two protagonists. Writing from alternate perspectives, readers meet Dani and Eric. They will touch the hearts, minds, and souls of anyone who devours the pages like I did! Themes of friendship and identi......more

Goodreads review by Brittney on September 28, 2023

A great middle grade that covers a broad range of important topics. Elly captured that feeling of two characters growing up and then growing apart at that early teen age. Dani was a star… her passion for her baseball and her drive to be the first girl on the team was inspirational. Eric won my heart......more

Goodreads review by Reading_ on November 19, 2023

This book made me quite anxious and gave me so much hatred/sad energy in the first half that I just had to stop reading it. I would say it’s written well. The story is about two friends who drifts apart as one of them gets into an accident accidentally caused by the other. I know that things would g......more


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Praise for Hidden Truths

"A warm testament to the healing power of mutual respect—and doughnuts."—Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Swartz’s latest is realistic fiction at its best."—SLJ, starred review

“This is an incredible story of friendship, forgiveness, and loss. Readers will find it difficult to put down.”—Erin Entrada Kelly, Newbery-winning author of Hello, Universe

"This novel has it all! Suspense, humor, and so much heart. Swartz perfectly captures the joys and pressures of being twelve. What does it mean to be a true friend? Can real friendship withstand anything? These forever questions are explored tenderly yet honestly in what's sure to be a forever favorite book."—Jennifer Ziegler, author of Worser

"Readers will resonate with the message about showing up first for yourself, and believing in the power to heal the heart."—Sydney Taylor Schmooze


Awards

  • Massachusetts Children's Book Award