102 pages • 3 hours read
April HenryThe Body in the Woods: A Point Last Seen Mystery
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2014A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
In The Body in the Woods by April Henry, teens Alexis, Ruby, and Nick, volunteers for Portland's Search and Rescue, discover a dead girl during their first mission. They unravel a series of murders targeting unhoused girls and ultimately confront the killer, Caleb Becker. Alongside solving the crime, they navigate personal challenges and form a deep bond. The book addresses themes of bias, race, privilege, and mental health.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
The Body in the Woods by April Henry receives mixed reviews. Readers commend its fast-paced plot and the realistic portrayal of teenage volunteers in a search-and-rescue team, providing engaging and relatable characters. However, some criticize predictable elements and inconsistent pacing. Overall, it delivers an intriguing blend of mystery and adventure suitable for young adult readers.
Who Should Read The Body in the Woods?
Fans of fast-paced YA mysteries and thrillers like John Green's Paper Towns and Karen M. McManus's One of Us Is Lying will enjoy The Body in the Woods by April Henry. Readers who appreciate teen sleuth protagonists, suspenseful plotlines, and realistic settings with true crime elements will find this book captivating.
RecommendedReading Age
12-18yearsBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Poverty
Mental Illness
Trauma / Abuse / Violence
Life/Time: Mortality & Death
Relationships: Friendship
Natural World: Place