The Body Finder by Kimberly Derting

Derting, Kimberly The Body Finder,  336 p. HarperTeen, 2010.  $16.99.  Language: PG-13 (30+ swears, 1 ‘f’); Violence: PG (implied murder); Sexual Content: PG (under the shirt, lust).  Dead things have been drawn to Violet since she was born – literally; dead animals and insects and once she even found a murdered girl in the woods.  Though ten years have passed since that first human body, Violet is no less stunned when another one shows up – a girl Violet’s own age.  The bodies don’t stop with that one, in fact Violet may even be the next target.  The Body Finder in intense and engaging.  For schools that can look beyond the ratings, they will find it is well received.  HS – ADVISABLE. Cindy, Library Teacher.