Name: Trell
ISBN: 9780763692759

Dick Lehr

Determined to clear her father of the wrongful conviction for a gang-related crossfire death, thirteen-year-old Trell persuades a reporter and a lawyer to investigate the case and uncover the truth.

Trell

Chelsea Breher

I recieved an ARC copy of Trell in exchange for an honest review through LibraryThing. Trell is a novel that I was very excited to receive, its description drew me in instantly. Especially with the current conditions happening in the world today, with all the conflicts and tension. Trell is based on a true story, the murder of a young teen that took place in 1988 in Boston, and the man who was wrongfully convicted for her murder. Obviously the novel Trell is not the exact story, details and names were changed to protect people's identities. 

I really enjoyed this novel, the story fits into my sociological background and one of my main areas of study. Yet, it is written in an approchable way so that it is understandable to the general public. 

Trell is written through the eyes of Trell, a young teenage girl who's father has been incarcerated her entire life, and yet she knows in her heart of hearts that he is innocent. The story follows Trell's adventures while she uncovers what really happened the night a young girl was murdered all those years ago. Trell enlists the help of a "washed up reporter", an up and coming lawyer, her mother, and a neighbourhood boy in order to accomplish her mission.

Overall it was a well written book, that held my attention from beginning to end. I strongly recommend this book.