Killing Mr. Griffin

Killing Mr. Griffin by Lois Duncan is a revised edition published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers on October 5, 2010. This young adult fiction novel explores the consequences of a prank gone wrong involving Mr. Griffin, the strictest teacher at Del Norte High. When a group of students, led by the charismatic Mark Kinney, attempts to teach him a lesson, their harmless intentions spiral into a series of tragic events that reveal a darker truth.
Readers will find a gripping narrative that delves into themes of horror and coming of age, as Susan and her friends confront the reality of their actions. The story unfolds with elements of mystery and social themes, highlighting the impact of violence and the moral dilemmas faced by the characters. This edition features modernized text and a new introduction by Lois Duncan, enhancing the classic thriller experience for both new and returning readers. With 272 pages, this book invites readers to reflect on the fine line between mischief and danger.
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They only meant to scare him.
Mr. Griffin is the strictest teacher at Del Norte High, with a penchant for endless projects and humiliating his students. Even straight-A student Susan can’t believe how mean he is to the charismatic Mark Kinney. So when her crush asks Susan to help a group of students teach a lesson of their own, she goes along. After all, it’s a harmless prank, right?
But things don’t go according to plan. When one “accident” leads to another, people begin to die. Susan and her friends must face the awful truth: one of them is a killer.
Leave the lights on when reading this classic thriller! This new edition features modernized text and a new introduction by Lois Duncan, the master of teen horror.
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