53 pages • 1 hour read
This Is Our Story
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Overview
This Is Our Story is a young adult thriller from author Ashley Elston. Published in 2016, it follows a teenage girl, Kate Marino, who is determined to uncover the truth behind a deadly hunting accident in her hometown. The incident involved the death of Grant Perkins, one of a group of five prep school boys, known as the River Point Boys. Kate developed romantic feelings for Grant through text messages before his death. Her personal connection to the incident, coupled with her role as an intern for the Assistant District Attorney handling the case, inspires her to become a detective in pursuit of the truth behind the killing.
This Is Our Story was nominated for the 2019 Rhode Island Teen Book Award. Elston worked as a professional photographer before becoming a full-time writer. Her experience with this medium is reflected in the book, as the protagonist Kate is an avid photographer and uses her skills to solve the mystery of Grant’s death.
Plot Summary
The book centers around the murder of Grant, one of the so-called “River Point Boys.” The other four boys are John Michael Forres, Unlock all 53 pages of this Study Guide Plus, gain access to 8,900+ more expert-written Study Guides. Including features:
