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    What Holly Heard
    What Holly Heard
    What Holly Heard
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    What Holly Heard

    By R. L. Stine

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    Holly Denver is the biggest gossip at Shadyside High. Her best friends Miriam Maryles and Ruth Carver are sure it’s going to get her in big trouble someday. But Miriam and Ruth never thought Holly would wind up dead—strangled with her own scarf. Now the murderer thinks Holly told her friends what she heard—and will do anything to silence them forever.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon Pulse
    Release dateJun 30, 2008
    ISBN9781439121238
    What Holly Heard
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    R. L. Stine

    Before R. L. Stine made his name as the Stephen King of children's literature, he was the author of humorous fiction and an editor of Bananas magazine. He is the bestselling author of more than three hundred books, including the phenomenally bestselling Goosebumps series. It's the First Day of School . . . Forever! was Stine's first book with Feiwel and Friends.

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    • 4/5
      As a young adult, I really loved this book. It was really great and looking back on this gave me a nostalgic feel. I would say the only thing I have to gripe about it now that I'm an adult is how obvious the culprit was, though as a young teen I'm sure I didn't think it was as obvious. Still a great read though!
    • 4/5
      SCARY, SUSPENSEFUL, SURPRSING. This girl named Holly hears everything at Shadyside, but when she over hears something she shouldnt have. should she tell or keep it a secret. the people that were talking saw holly, they will do anything for her not to tell even KILL.

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    A Bad Connection …

    The phone rang at seven-thirty and Miriam jumped.

    Hello?

    Miriam, it’s me.

    Miriam felt a sudden chill. Holly, what’s wrong? Why are you whispering?

    Nothing’s wrong, Holly replied, a little louder now. That’s not true. Everything’s wrong. I’m seeing shadows everywhere, Miriam. Please come down.

    Holly, Miriam said sternly, you’re imagining things.

    Please, Miriam? I’m really scared.

    Let me make sure I can get the car. She covered the receiver with her hand while she got permission to borrow her mom’s car.

    Miriam uncovered the receiver. I’ll be right there.

    There was no reply.

    Holly?

    Silence.

    Miriam’s heart began to pound.

    Holly? she cried into the phone. Holly, answer me!

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    What Holly Heard

    What Holly Heard

    Chapter 1

    Chapter 2

    Chapter 3

    Chapter 4

    Chapter 5

    Chapter 6

    Chapter 7

    Chapter 8

    Chapter 9

    Chapter 10

    Chapter 11

    Chapter 12

    Chapter 13

    Chapter 14

    Chapter 15

    Chapter 16

    Chapter 17

    Chapter 18

    Chapter 19

    Chapter 20

    Chapter 21

    Chapter 22

    Chapter 23

    Chapter 24

    Chapter 25

    Chapter 26

    Chapter 27

    Chapter 28

    Chapter 29

    About the Author

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    chapter 1

    "Guess what I just heard!" Holly Silva called as she hurried down the hall of Shadyside High.

    Miriam Maryles and Ruth Carver exchanged knowing glances. It was time for gossip. The final bell had rung, and they stood at their lockers, stashing away their books for the weekend.

    Holly rushed up to them, her dark hair bouncing and her trademark electric blue scarf fluttering behind her.

    The Gossip Queen strikes again, Ruth murmured as Holly approached.

    Miriam grinned at Holly. Come on—spill.

    Miriam loved to hear the latest dirt. Ruth, on the other hand, was always a little chilly toward Holly’s gossip.

    No surprise, Miriam thought. Her two best friends were opposite in every way.

    Ruth was shy, with a definite sarcastic streak running beneath her quiet exterior. Holly was bubbly and social, and went out of her way to make others smile.

    Ruth wore no makeup and let her blond hair hang straight to her shoulders. Holly spent hours on her look. She permed her long dark hair and sported a trendy wardrobe that always included her bright blue scarf, which she claimed brought her good luck.

    Miriam sometimes wished the two got along better, but she loved them both anyway. They made her laugh, they listened, and they were good friends.

    What have you got? she asked excitedly.

    Holly huddled close to Miriam. You will never guess!

    What? Miriam urged.

    "I just heard that Mei Kamata has been having huge fights with her mother for the past two weeks. Holly’s green eyes grew wider. She told me she might run away!"

    Whoa! Miriam cried. That was juicy. Mei Kamata was an old friend of Miriam’s. She came from one of the wealthiest families in Shadyside.

    I guess money doesn’t always mean happiness, Miriam thought.

    That’s not the best part, Holly continued. Guess what they’ve been fighting about? Noah!

    You’re kidding! Miriam exclaimed. I thought Mei’s parents were cool with Noah.

    Holly shook her head. "They’re both doctors, Miriam.

    Think about it. They’re really big on Mei working hard and doing well in school. Noah is too much for them."

    Miriam had to agree. Noah Brennan was one of Shadyside High’s most infamous seniors. He was kind of wild, and very unpredictable. He wore his black hair long, past his shoulders, and he had a double-pierced ear, a lean muscular body, and a lot of attitude.

    Miriam didn’t like talking to Noah because he always seemed to be sizing people up rather than paying attention to their words. The jocks avoided him. Intimidated, Miriam guessed. The girls whispered about him. The teachers watched him like prison guards.

    He’s exactly the kind of guy parents are afraid of, Miriam thought.

    If Mei is angry at her mother, Ruth said, Noah Brennan is just the guy to bring home. It must drive Mrs. Kamata nuts to see her daughter with a guy like him!

    Miriam smiled. Ruth had read her mind.

    What do you think will happen? Holly asked.

    You’re the one with all the dirt, Holl, Miriam teased.

    Holly’s

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