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this is one of those books (series, really) that i’ve been meaning to read, but hadn’t gotten to until now. my reading stack is shockingly short, so i quickly grabbed this title and …. it’s good! gripping, thought-provoking and yet written simply and succintly enough that i’d happily hand it to an upper-elementary reader. there is talk of death and nefarious governmental activity, but…. i think it would still be enjoyable to kids not yet in middle school. now i want to read the others!

awildgoose's review against another edition

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5.0

This book is a great start to a great series. After reading this series Margaret Peterson Haddix became one of my favorite authors.

dylster34's review against another edition

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5.0

This chick makes some serious nail biters all of her books that I have read are sooo great. Go MPH

raechipreads's review against another edition

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5.0

3rd or 4th time reading it. Still a favorite! Loved reading it again.

shane_tries_to_read's review against another edition

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dark mysterious sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? No
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

2.0

bitterroot728's review against another edition

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3.0

A slow start, but it ramps up after the first third. There is a bit of a need to suspend disbelief, and sometimes I feel the author's message is a bit heavy handed, but I'd like to see how she pursues the ideas she sets up.

althea_reads's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny mysterious medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

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