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A review by leahegood
The Strangers by Margaret Peterson Haddix
4.0
When the Greystone kids' mom says she has to go away on a business trip, something seems off. A group of unknown kids with the same names and almost identical appearances to the Greystones just got kidnapped. Mom is seen leaving the bank with big bags, and she sends them to stay with a woman they don't know. They quickly realize that the messages they are receiving from her are prerecorded. In fact, she didn't even bring her cell phone with her! It's up to the kids to make sure they see their mom again, but can they figure out an alternate universe before it's too late?
It's been a long time since I read a middle-grade book, and it felt a little funny going back to it. The writing style is definitely different from YA and adult. The story was great, though! The Shadow Children series by Margaret Peterson Haddix was a favorite of mine growing up so when this book caught my attention at the library, I didn't doubt that it would be a good read.
Totally clean. Feels like a mix of contemporary/sci-fi/dystopian. Might be scary for very small children, but should be fine for mid to older middle grade readers.
It's been a long time since I read a middle-grade book, and it felt a little funny going back to it. The writing style is definitely different from YA and adult. The story was great, though! The Shadow Children series by Margaret Peterson Haddix was a favorite of mine growing up so when this book caught my attention at the library, I didn't doubt that it would be a good read.
Totally clean. Feels like a mix of contemporary/sci-fi/dystopian. Might be scary for very small children, but should be fine for mid to older middle grade readers.