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The Leak
The Leak | Kate Reed Petty
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In this compelling middle-grade graphic novel The Leak, Ruth, a young journalist, is determined to uncover a secret that threatens her town. Ruth Keller is brash and precocious; she argues with her dentist, her parents, and her teachers. So, when she discovers a strange black slime in the man-made lake of her suburban neighborhood, she decides to investigate. Fortified by the encouragement of those around her, Ruth seeks the truth at all costs, even if it means taking on the rich local country club owner, who she believes is responsible for the pollution. Between the teasing of former friends, and a sudden viral spotlight, Ruth discovers how difficult it is for a journalist to take a stand for what's right in the face of critique and controversy. From writer Kate Reed Petty and illustrator Andrea Bell, comes a story about corruption, pollution, and freedom of the press, and the young journalist at the center of it all.
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GirlNamedJesse
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I admire Ruth‘s bullheaded push for the truth! The story puts the Flint water crisis into new, horrifying, perspective as well.

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WanderingBookaneer
The Leak | Kate Reed Petty
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The stack I considered for #GroupA #Round13 #LMPBC

suvata Wow, You are VERY prepared. I love it. 3y
LibrarianRyan Nice. I was trying to go with ones I already have. I do have a copy of but I‘m not sure it‘s middle grade. I think it‘s adult 3y
WanderingBookaneer @LibrarianRyan : Yeah, I had s couple that I left on the shelf because they were not middle grade. 3y
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