The Hidden Girl
Within the pages of a stolen diary, Melati discovers a coded cry for help—the diary belongs to Devi, an Indonesian teenager who is being held by traffickers.
Mel races across the island of Java and against the clock to work out Devi’s identity and where she’s being held. Before long, the pieces fall into place, and Mel must put her own life on the line to save a girl she’s never met.
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978-1-76160-164-4
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978-1-76160-219-1
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$23.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 9 - Grade 12 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 9 |
| Genre | Young Adult |
| Category | SEL: C Social Awareness, SEL: E Responsible Decision-Making, Social Emotional Learning |
| Copyright | 2025 |
| Publisher | Walker Books Australia |
| Imprint | Walker Books Australia |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 352 |
| Publication Date | 2025-10-07 |
Author: Louise Bassett
Louise Bassett is an Australian author who writes for young adults and grown-ups. The Hidden Girl is her debut novel. Based in Melbourne, Louise lives with her partner and too many books. Her stepsons keep her in touch with all things YA.
Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
“This gripping page-turner sheds light on a modern-day horror in a non-preachy manner that will appeal to young readers. . . . A thoughtful, nuanced work that explores justice, bullying, and finding one’s place in a complicated world.”—starred, Kirkus Reviews