I Know Your Secret

I Know Your Secret by Daphne Benedis-Grab is a middle grade thriller published by Scholastic Incorporated in 2021. This reissue spans 240 pages and is presented in English. The story unfolds over a single day, where seventh graders Owen, Gemma, Ally, and Todd, who are largely strangers to one another, find themselves entangled in a web of blackmail that forces them to confront their hidden secrets.

Readers will follow the students as they navigate a series of unsettling tasks dictated by an anonymous blackmailer. Each character grapples with the pressure of keeping their secrets safe while racing against time. The narrative explores themes of peer pressure and social dynamics within the context of school life, highlighting the challenges of adolescence and the impact of poverty and homelessness. This edition offers a gripping look at how far individuals will go to protect their identities and the consequences that may arise from their choices.