Book 40: The Body in the Woods by April Henry

This was a nifty little book about teen members of a search and rescue group stumbling across a dead body and then teaming up to find the murderer. Each of the three teenagers has his or her own issues to deal with, and through their alternating viewpoints the author can explore issues like mental illness, homelessness, Asperger's, the war in Iraq, and simply connecting to other people. It's a fast-paced story, and the mystery kept up my interest. Ruby in particular was a great character, and I really enjoyed her story arc. It may be a little scary for younger kids (we also get a few chapters from the murderer's perspective), but the diversity of the main trio could make it a valuable addition to a middle school/high school library.