Trail of Secrets

Brenda Chapman

Apr 2009 · A Jennifer Bannon Mystery Book 4 · Dundurn

About this ebook

In the fourth and final instalment in the Jennifer Bannon mystery series, Jennifer begins Grade Eleven at Springhills High, where her life is far from settled. Her mother has moved to L.A. with her new husband, Jennifers boyfriend moves to McGill to study pre-med and Jennifer fears their relationship will not survive the separation. She's worried about her best friend Ambie who has been secretly e-mailing the biological father she has never met. This story deals with themes of belonging, friendship and loss. While Jennifer struggles to find her place in a family separated by divorce and with friendships marked by change, she must learn how to rely on herself.

About the author

Brenda Chapman grew up in northern Ontario. She has a BA in English and a Bachelor of Education. She began her career teaching reading and language arts to children and teenagers, which she did for nearly fifteen years before entering the federal government to work as a writer/editor. She is currently working as a senior communications advisor in Ottawa. Running Scared (9781894917148) was her first young adult novel featuring protagonist Jennifer Bannon. She has since gone on to pen three more. Hiding in Hawk's Creek (9781894917247) was shortlisted for the 2007 Canadian Library Association Book of the Year for Children.