The YA Book Log

YA Book Review: The Girl Who Wasn’t There by Penny Joelson

The Girl Who Wasn’t There is about a girl who has ME or myalgic encephalomyelitis, a disease that causes profound fatigue, sleep abnormalities, pain, and other symptoms that are made worse by exertion. She is stuck at home watching the world from her window. One day, when she looks through the window, she witnesses what looks like a kidnapping. She cannot believe what she is seeing. She spots a girl in the opposite house window watching the events. When venturing out to find the girl she is surprised with what she finds. The Girl Who Wasn’t There is an action packed mystery book.

Tara, Grade 8.