What She Knew by Gilly Macmillan

I had a little bit of a hard time getting into this book at first. The angle of the story just didn't seem to make me want to keep reading. That became nonsense as the book progressed. You are compelled, even if it doesn't seem to be getting anywhere, to keep reading. Gilly Macmillan makes you want to know all of the details about the case. Ben Finch is 8 years old and he and his Mom, Rachel, have taken a Sunday walk through Leigh Woods with their dog Skittles. Ben insists on wanting to run to the tree swing that is just a little ahead. Rachel is a little hesitant, but wants Ben to feel a little of the independence that she feels he should. As Rachel turns the corner at the swing, Ben is nowhere to be found. She is yelling for both him and the dog, but gets no answer.  Her world now gets changed. The police are called and there is an investigation and there are many individuals who you think may be the culprit. We are involved, as readers, in that whole scenario.  From Rachel's family, Ben's teachers, detectives, etc on, we learn so much about people and the secrets that they keep. So much is revealed about the people surrounding this young boy and we are astounded and shocked, surprised and maybe not so surprised. http://www.gillymacmillan.com/