The Pizza Puzzle

by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Accused of pulling a nasty prank on a teacher, Taryn tries to clear her name at school while trying to smooth things over at home, where her parents' constant fighting makes her afraid they will get divorced.

119 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1996

About the author

Susan Beth Pfeffer was an American author best known for young adult and science fiction. After writing for 35 years, she received wider notice for her series of post-apocalyptic novels, officially titled "The Life as We Knew It Series", but often called "The Last Survivors" or "Moon Crash" series, some of which appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list.

Reviews

[Athena · Rating 4 out of 5]

When I read this as a kid it was a 5/5. Rereading it as an adult, it's a 3.5/5.

[Samantha Osborne · Rating 5 out of 5]

I wish there was more about the people in this book is there a book 2 to this it feels I don't know almost incomplete

[Suzanne · Rating 2 out of 5]

A quick middle grade read. Anyone who has ever been accused of something and worked hard to prove their innocence will empathize with Taryn, as well anyone who has worried about their parents getting divorced.

[Mia Claire · Rating 2 out of 5]

I'm not quite satisfied with the story...The ending is very predictable so I think 3 stars would do.

[Patricia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick read that shows where a lie can go and how many ways situations can be misinterpreted.