Truly, Devious

In 1936, Dottie Epstein , a bright and inquisitive student, is invited to the prestigious Ellingham Academy by its founder, Albert Ellingham . Nestled in the Vermont mountains, the academy offers a unique educational experience for exceptional students. Despite financial constraints, Dottie is thrilled by the opportunity, as Ellingham assures her that money will not be an obstacle. The academy's grandeur and the freedom it promises captivate Dottie , but a sense of mystery and foreboding lingers, as the school's history is marred by a notorious unsolved crime. Stevie Bell , a new student at El

Theme 1: Invitation to Ellingham Academy

This thread running through Truly, Devious gives the story its emotional weight. Maureen Johnson weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 2: The Mysterious Tunnel Unveiled

This thread running through Truly, Devious gives the story its emotional weight. Maureen Johnson weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

Theme 3: Stevie's Arrival and New Friends

This thread running through Truly, Devious gives the story its emotional weight. Maureen Johnson weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About Truly, Devious

Truly, Devious has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Maureen Johnson's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"Invitation to Ellingham Academy" — Maureen Johnson, Truly, Devious

About the Author

Maureen Johnson is the author of Truly, Devious. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.