The Colors They Tried to Erase: a Chapter Book Mystery for Teen Girls Ages 12–16 About Friendship, Secrets, and Finding Your Voice

The Colors They Tried to Erase – A Chapter Book Mystery for Teen Girls Ages 12–16 About Friendship, Secrets, and Finding Your VoiceA gripping mystery. A forgotten voice. A friendship that could rewrite the past.Emily Granger never asked to become a detective.At 14, she’s content hiding behind her sketchbook—quiet, artistic, invisible. But when she transfers to Fairview Junior High, everything changes. A faded mural on the school’s old wall whispers a secret, and Emily can’t stop hearing it.Then she meets Zoey—bold, confident, and full of fire. Where Emily holds back, Zoey pushes forward. And when the two girls uncover clues about a long-forgotten student named Lillian Hart—a girl whose story was literally painted over—they realize this isn’t just a mystery. It’s a cover-up.Suddenly, the art room becomes a crime scene, a dusty archive becomes their map, and every hallway holds a clue. The girls dig deeper, unearthing decades-old secrets hidden in yearbooks, school records, and whispered rumors from teachers who’d rather forget. As they race against time, Emily and Zoey must face the truth—not just about Lillian, but about themselves.Can two teen girls solve a mystery the whole school tried to bury? Or will their voices be silenced next?Why Readers Love The Colors They Tried to Erase:Relatable heroines: Emily and Zoey reflect the quiet thinkers and bold speakers in every teen girl.Empowering message: This is more than a mystery—it’s a story about speaking up, even when your voice shakes.Emotionally real: Deals with friendship drama, school pressure, lost stories, and the power of art to heal.Engaging and clean: Age-appropriate suspense and tension with zero graphic content. Perfect for ages 12–16.Binge-worthy chapters: Short, emotional, and full of cliffhangers to keep young readers turning pages.Who This Book Is For:For the quiet girl who writes poems no one seesFor the loud girl who always questions the rulesFor the creative soul who finds comfort in colors, paint, or musicFor parents, teachers, and librarians looking for strong role models, clean content, and impactful storytellingWhether your daughter is an artist, a dreamer, or a future journalist, this book will speak to her heart.