Sadie

• Genre: Young adult fiction; mystery/thriller
• Originally Published: 2018
• Reading Level/Interest: Young adult (ages 14 and up)
• Structure/Length: Novel divided into alternating perspectives and podcasts; approx. 308 pages; approx. 8 hours and 27 minutes on audiobook
• Protagonist/Central Conflict: Sadie is a young adult mystery/thriller novel by Courtney Summers. The central conflict revolves around Sadie Hunter, a teenage girl who goes missing under mysterious circumstances. As her sister Mattie’s murder remains unsolved, Sadie embarks on a journey to find her sister’s killer, driven by a determination to seek justice. The novel is presented in two perspectives: Sadie’s narrative and a podcast that attempts to uncover the truth behind her disappearance. It explores themes of trauma, family, and the pursuit of justice.
• Potential Sensitivity Issues: Violence and murder, trauma, sexual abuse, addiction, bullying, poverty

Courtney Summers, Author

• Bio: Canadian American author known for her contributions to young adult literature and her focus on gritty and emotional narratives; often tackles tough and sensitive subjects while exploring the resilience of young protagonists
• Other Works: I’m the Girl (2022); The Project (2021); All the Rage (2015); This Is Not a Test (2012); Some Girls Are (2010); Cracked Up to Be (2008)
• Awards: Cybils Award for Young Adult Fiction (2018); Edgar Award for Best Young Adult (2019); John Spray Mystery Award (2019); Odyssey Award (2019); White Pine Award (2020)