When

Gr 8 Up—Maddie is a 16-year-old girl who sees specific death dates written on the foreheads of everyone she sees, whether in person, on television, or in photographs. After suffering the tragic loss of her father at a young age, Maddie and her mother eke out an existence in suburban New Jersey with Maddie doing "readings" for clients to supplement their income. But when children for whom Maddie has predicted the death date disappear, she becomes a prime suspect in the FBI's investigation. How can she prove that she wasn't involved in their deaths when she knew about them beforehand? The suspenseful plot is perfectly paced, the characters are well rounded, and the story line is unique. Narration, provided by Whitney Dykhouse, adds to the appeal of the novel with distinctive voices and lively inflection throughout.