# That's Not What Happened - Hardcover

by **Kody Keplinger** (Author)

From _New York Times_ bestseller Kody Keplinger comes an astonishing and thought-provoking exploration of the aftermath of tragedy, the power of narrative, and how we remember what we've lost.

It's been three years since the Virgil County High School Massacre. Three years since my best friend, Sarah, was killed in a bathroom stall during the mass shooting. Everyone knows Sarah's story--that she died proclaiming her faith. But it's not true. I know because I was with her when she died. I didn't say anything then, and people got hurt because of it. Now Sarah's parents are publishing a book about her, so this might be my last chance to set the record straight . . . but I'm not the only survivor with a story to tell about what did--and didn't--happen that day. Except Sarah's martyrdom is important to a lot of people, people who don't take kindly to what I'm trying to do. And the more I learn, the less certain I am about what's right. I don't know what will be worse: the guilt of staying silent or the consequences of speaking up . . .

### Author Biography

Kody Keplinger grew up in a small Kentucky town. During her senior year of high school, she wrote her debut novel, _The DUFF_, which is a _New York Times_ bestseller, a _USA Today_ bestseller, a YALSA Top Ten Quick Pick for Reluctant Readers, and a _Romantic Times_ Top Pick. It has since been adapted into a major motion picture. Kody is also the author of _Lying Out Loud_, a companion to _The DUFF_; _That's Not What Happened_; _Run_; _Shut Out_; and _A Midsummer's Nightmare_, as well as the middle-grade novels _Lila and Hadley_ and _The Swift Boys & Me_. Kody lives in New York City, where she teaches writing workshops and continues to write books for kids and teens. You can find more about her and her books at kodykeplinger.com.

**Number of Pages:** 336

**Dimensions:** 1 x 8.3 x 5.8 IN

**Publication Date:** August 28, 2018

**Accelerated Reader:**

**Quiz Name:** That's Not What Happened

**Interest Level:** Upper Grades, 9-12

**Reading Level:** 4.9

**Point Value:** 12

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- **Price:** 18.99 USD
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