Finding Cassie Crazy

The book was written by Australian author Jaclyn Moriarty and published in 2003. It is a highly acclaimed young adult novel known for its unique epistolary format. In some regions, the book was published under the alternative title The Year of Secret Assignments.

The 2003 novel is told entirely through an epistolary format, utilizing letters, diaries, emails, and school documents to tell the story. This unique structure follows the aftermath of a penpal program gone wrong between rival schools. The mixed-media approach makes the characters feel incredibly realistic and distinct.

Yes, it is the second book in the Ashbury/Brookfield series, which focuses on the students of two rival Australian high schools. The series began with Moriarty's debut novel, Feeling Sorry for Celia. The books can generally be read as standalone stories, but recurring characters connect the narrative.

The plot centers around three Ashbury High students who are forced to participate in a penpal program with the delinquent students of Brookfield. What starts as a mandatory school assignment quickly escalates into a series of intense pranks, mysteries, and secret assignments. The girls must navigate the volatile social tensions between their two rival schools.