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Hello, Cruel Heart (Hardcover)

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About the Author


Maureen Johnson is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of several YA novels, including 13 Little Blue Envelopes, The Name of the Star, and Truly Devious. She has also done collaborative works, such as Let it Snow (with John Green and Lauren Myracle), recently released as a full-length Netflix film. She has an MFA in writing from Columbia University and lives in New York City. Visit her website at maureenjohnsonbook.com




Praise For…


"A fresh take for a new generation of Disney lovers."—Booklist

"Estella’s complete naïveté in the face of wealth and sophistication is convincingly drawn, and her fashionista ability is fun and engaging; the ending brings a twist that readers may not see coming... Rags to riches with a British twist."—Kirkus Reviews

"Teens will want to read the backstory of one of Disney’s most iconic villains. Johnson creates the swinging 1960s London of Estella’s youth in vibrant color and cements the bond between Estella, Horace, and Jasper...Fans of Johnson’s other books will flock to this classic tale of choosing between friends."—School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR THE TRULY DEVIOUS SERIES

“Johnson quickly sets the game afoot, skillfully introducing a Clue-like set of characters, laying out various motives, and hinting at long held secrets. There’s a delicious slow-burn element to the locked-room mystery in Stevie’s present, while the chapters on the kidnappings read like a true crime novel.”—Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books

PRAISE FOR THE TRULY DEVIOUS SERIES

“Stevie Bell is a dyed-in-the-wool true-crime buff. There is a lot to love here. Fans of puzzles, boarding school stories, and true crime will tear through this book and love every minute.”—School Library Journal

PRAISE FOR THE TRULY DEVIOUS SERIES

“The story raises more questions than answers, leaving readers hoping Johnson has another entry up her clever sleeves. A classic mystery that would make Dame Agatha proud.”—Kirkus Reviews

PRAISE FOR THE TRULY DEVIOUS SERIES

“Johnson gives and she takes away: a few major mysteries are satisfying solved, but other long-standing riddles remain tantalizingly indecipherable, and several new ones come into play by the enigmatic end. Readers, hang tight: there’s one more round to come, and if the signs are right, it’ll be to die for.”—Booklist

PRAISE FOR THE TRULY DEVIOUS SERIES

“Jumping between past and present, Johnson’s novel is deliciously atmospheric, with a sprawling cast of complex suspects/potential victims, surprising twists, and a dash of romance. Johnson remains a master at combining jittery tension with sharp, laugh-out-loud observations.” (Publishers Weekly (starred review))—Publishers Weekly

Product Details
ISBN: 9781368057769
ISBN-10: 1368057764
Publisher: Disney Press
Publication Date: April 6th, 2021
Pages: 336
Language: English

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