Why Should I Trust You?

A new book from the Award-Winning Writers, Norman Birnbach & Tilia Klebenov Jacobs

a spooky middle-grade mystery about enemies-turned-allies, a century-old crime, and a demon cockroach with secrets of its own.​

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What if your enemy needs a friend?
 
Lark’s life really stinks. She’s the new kid in town. Her mom is the new principal at school. Worse, Lark’s dad is seriously sick. Everyone and everything seems out to get her—especially Jeff, the class troublemaker. No one sees how lost she feels. The only person who seems to understand her is Mr. Timothy, the kindly janitor with a knowing smile and a secret or two of his own.
 
But one stormy afternoon changes everything.
 
Lark and Jeff find themselves teaming up to solve a century-old crime, uncover hidden treasure, and face off against a terrifying demon cockroach. Along the way, they learn that not all bullies are what they seem, and sometimes the only way to heal the present is to confront the past.
 
Perfect for fans of Ghost Squad by Claribel A. Ortega, The Forgotten Girl by India Hill Brown, Ophie’s Ghosts by Justina Ireland, and Hide and Seeker by Daka Hermon, Why Should I Trust You? is a spooky, fast-paced middle-grade adventure about trust, forgiveness, and finding courage when it matters most.
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​Available: 9-30-2025