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Boarding school survival: dangerous classes, vanishing students, who will graduate?

Deadly Little Lessons

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  • Hardcover

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    13 October 2026

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Summary

Students’ survival skills are put to the test in this gripping YA thriller that reads like The Hunger Games set in a boarding school. From the New York Times bestselling author of How to Survive Your Murder!

“A heart-pounding thriller with shocking twists.” -Kirkus Reviews

Luminary is more than just a school. It is a test of moral fiber, strength of will, and human resilience.

Lia Michaels can pick any lock and break into most computer systems. But a life of delinquenc…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780593860410
ISBN-10:0593860411
Author:Danielle Valentine
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'
Format:Hardcover
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:13 October 2026
Weight:408g
Dimensions:27mm x 149mm x 217mm
Audience Age:12
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Deadly Little Lessons by Danielle Valentine - ISBN: 9780593860410
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What They're Saying

Critics Review

“This fast-paced narrative captures readers from the first page… Through the intentional worldbuilding and complex characters, Valentine builds tension that will leave readers on the edges of their seats, hanging on to every word. A heart-pounding thriller with shocking twists.” —Kirkus Reviews

“A winding thrill ride… this twisty mystery will thrill readers and prompt interesting discussions about education, morality, and the nature of good and evil.” —School Library Journal

“Squid Game
fans will appreciate this thrilling YA interpretation that transposes survival-game stakes into a high-school setting… An empowering read that will resonate with students who have felt overlooked, this mystery/thriller is a must for YA collections favoring strong social commentary.” —Booklist

About The Author

Danielle Valentine

Danielle Valentine is the bestselling author of young adult thrillers Two Sides to Every Murder and How to Survive Your Murder.

Valentine is a pseudonym for bestselling horror novelist Danielle Vega. Her other work includes the Merciless series, The Dead Husband Cookbook, and Delicate Condition, which was adapted into a season of the TV series American Horror Story.

Danielle lives outside New York City with her husband, daughter, and two ornery cats.

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