A Good Girl's Guide to Murder

Pippa Fitz-Amobi doubts what her town says about a local murder. Five years ago, someone killed a schoolgirl named Andie Bell. The police and the town blame Sal Singh. Pippa grew up there. She picks the case for her final school project. As she looks into it, she uncovers secrets. If the real killer is still free, her search could put her at risk.

Holly Jackson’s first novel is a crime thriller for young adults. It follows a student who doubts what her town believes. The book won a prize at the 2020 British Book Awards. It won children’s book of the year. It also made the shortlist for the 2020 Waterstones Children’s Book Prize. The BBC has made it into a TV show.

Jackson began to write as a child. She finished an early novel at fifteen. She lives in London and plays video games. She also watches true crime documentaries.