Gideon Green in Black and White

Truly Devious meets Turtles All the Way Down in critically acclaimed author Katie Henry's YA contemporary comedic mystery, a hilarious send-up of the hardboiled detective genre that spotlights family, friendship, and love. Gideon's short-lived run as a locally famous boy detective ended when middle school started, and everyone else-including his best friend, Lily-moved on while Gideon kept holding on to his trench coat, fedora, and his treasured film noir collection. Now he's sixteen and officially retired. That is, until Lily shows up suddenly at Gideon's door, needing his help.He might be mad at her for cutting him off with no explanation, but Gideon can't turn down a case. As a cover, Gideon joins Lily on the school paper. Surprisingly, he finds himself warming up to the welcoming, close-knit staff . . . especially Tess, the cute, witty editor-in-chief.But as the case gets bigger than Gideon or Lily could have anticipated, Gideon must balance his black-and-white quest for the truth with the full colors of real life-or risk a permanent fade to black. * A Junior Library Guild Selection ** A YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults Top Ten Title *
- Second Chance Friendship: He's still mad his best friend Lily ghosted him years ago. Now she's back on his doorstep with a case he can't refuse.- Teen Sleuth: A hilarious send-up of the hardboiled detective, complete with a trench coat, a fedora, and a black-and-white worldview clashing with a very colorful high school.- Friends to Lovers: To solve the case, Gideon joins the school paper, where he finds himself falling for Tess, the sharp-witted editor-in-chief who might just be his match.- YA Contemporary Mystery: Perfect for fans of Truly Devious and John Green, this funny YA mystery blends a clever case with unforgettable characters and heartfelt coming-of-age themes.