Pizza Puzzle

by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Taryn realizes that the whispering she hears between her parents is really fighting, and she is worried that they may get a divorce. Her worry carries over to school, where she is accused of playing a nasty prank on one of her teachers. Her two closest friends have a perfect alibi, so they too wonder--did she do it? To prove her innocence, Taryn must investigate. She finds herself lying to cover up her parents' problems, while trying to uncover what actually happened. Can Taryn clear her name as well as make things better at home?

128 pages, Paperback

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.