Author Profile
Margaret Peterson Haddix
54 Books
Margaret Peterson Haddix is an acclaimed American author best known for her engaging young adult and middle-grade science fiction and fantasy novels. She has written dozens of popular books, including the bestselling Shadow Children and The Missing series, which explore themes of identity, time travel, and dystopian futures. Her standalone works, such as Double Identity and Just Ella, further showcase her ability to craft suspenseful and thought-provoking narratives for younger readers.
Children of Exile
Children of Refuge
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Adventure
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Mysteries of Trash and Treasure
The Ghostly Photos
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Fiction
Ghosts
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The Missing
Risked
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Action
Adventure
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Double Identity
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Family
Mystery
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Takeoffs and Landings
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Emotions
Empathy
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Because of Anya
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Courage
Disability Representation
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The Palace Chronicles
Just Ella
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Adventure
Courage
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The Always War
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Adventure
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Shadow Children
Among the Barons
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Adventure
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The Missing
Caught
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Adventure
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The Missing
Sabotaged
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Adventure
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Falling Out of Time
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Adventure
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Moonleapers
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Adventure
Family
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The Palace Chronicles
Palace of Mirrors
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Adventure
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Turnabout
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Adventure
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The Remarkables
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Family
Fiction
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The Missing
Revealed
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Adventure
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Shadow Children
Among the Impostors
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Science Fiction
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The Missing
Found
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Adventure
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Shadow Children
Among the Free
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Courage
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Mysteries of Trash and Treasure
The Secret Letters
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Family
Friendship
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The School for Whatnots
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Fiction
Friendship
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Greystone Secrets
The Messengers
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Adventure
Mystery
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Claim to Fame
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Emotions
Mystery
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Shadow Children
Among the Brave
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Courage
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The House on the Gulf
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Family
Mystery
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The Missing
Sent
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Adventure
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Children of Exile
Children of Exile
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Family
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Running Out of Time
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Adventure
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Shadow Children
The Shadow Children: Among the Hidden; Among the Impostors
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Anthologies
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Mysteries of Trash and Treasure
The Stolen Key
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Adventure
Family
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Under Their Skin
Under Their Skin
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Adventure
Family
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Game Changer
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Fiction
Mystery
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The Palace Chronicles
Palace of Lies
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Action
Fantasy
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The Missing
Redeemed
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Adventure
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Under Their Skin
In Over Their Heads
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Action
Adventure
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The Girl With 500 Middle Names
Margaret Peterson Haddix
Emotions
Family
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Shadow Children
Among the Hidden
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Courage
Friendship
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The 39 Clues
Into the Gauntlet
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Adventure
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Greystone Secrets
The Deceivers
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Family
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Children of Exile
Children of Refuge
Twelve-year-old Edwy Watanaboneset has barely spent a day with his parents before he is suddenly sent away again. Smuggled off to a strict boarding school in Refuge City, Edwy is forced to live with an older brother and sister who do not even seem to like him. The new school is completely different from the life he knew in Fredtown. There is no one looking up to him, the rules are incredibly rigid, and he is still strictly forbidden from asking any questions. Feeling isolated and confused, Edwy seeks out other children who were brought back from Fredtown. He soon uncovers a terrifying secret: his best friend Rosi and the other kids left behind in Cursed Town are in terrible danger. Now, Edwy must use all his wits to navigate a complex new world, break the rules, and find a way back to his friends before it is too late. This thrilling science fiction adventure is packed with suspense, unexpected twists, and high-stakes bravery.
9-12 Years
272 Pages
N/A
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Mysteries of Trash and Treasure
The Ghostly Photos
Colin and Nevaeh are experts at finding lost things. After all, they found each other and built an amazing friendship, even though their parents are bitter business rivals. But when the duo started their own detective agency, Mystery Solvers Inc., they never expected their next client to ask them to find a ghost! A girl named Ree has just moved into a creepy new house above a funeral home, and she has discovered a stack of spooky, old photographs. The pictures show a mysterious boy who looks completely see-through—and in some of them, he is lying in a coffin. As Colin and Nevaeh dive into the investigation, they uncover chilling ghost sightings and realize Ree is hiding secrets of her own. The deeper they dig, the more the clues point back to a dark history from the Great Depression. Can these junior detectives solve a decades-old mystery before the past catches up with them? This spine-tingling middle grade adventure is packed with historical secrets, eerie thrills, and the power of teamwork.
9-12 Years
N/A
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The Missing
Risked
The year is 1918, and the Russian Empire has collapsed. Jonah and Katherine have just landed in one of the most dangerous moments in history. Their mission? To rescue Alexei and Anastasia Romanov before their family is executed by revolutionaries. As experienced time travelers, Jonah and Katherine know the rules: get in, save the targets, and get out without altering the timeline. But 1918 Russia is a chaotic, terrifying place, and the timeline is already unraveling. The Romanovs are heavily guarded, and mysterious forces are working against the rescue mission. If Jonah and Katherine make one wrong move, they won't just fail to save the royal teens—they could be trapped in the past forever, or worse, erased from existence entirely. Dive into a high-stakes blend of science fiction and historical mystery. Risked takes you behind the closed doors of the Romanovs' final days, exploring the real-life mystery of what happened to the lost prince and princess. Can Jonah and Katherine pull off the ultimate historical heist, or is history too dangerous to rewrite?
13-18 Years
308 Pages
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As Bethany approaches her thirteenth birthday, her parents start acting incredibly strange. Her mother cries constantly, and her father refuses to let her out of his sight. Without warning, they pack her into the car, drive across several state lines, and abandon her with an aunt she never even knew existed. Bethany is terrified that her parents are running from something dangerous, but her only clue is a whispered conversation about a mysterious girl named Elizabeth. To make matters worse, the people in her aunt's small town react to Bethany as if they have seen a ghost. When a package arrives containing thousands of dollars in cash and four different birth certificates—all with Bethany's face but different names—she realizes her entire life might be a lie. Desperate for answers, Bethany must unravel a shocking scientific secret about her own identity. This gripping, suspenseful thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat as you piece together the ultimate family mystery.
9-12 Years
240 Pages
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Ever since their father passed away eight years ago, Chuck and Lori have barely seen their mother. She spends her life traveling the country as a highly successful motivational speaker, leaving the kids behind with their grandparents. But this summer is going to be different. In a desperate attempt to reconnect, their mother invites Chuck and Lori to join her on a two-week speaking tour. Fifteen-year-old Lori is furious, carrying years of resentment toward the mother who abandoned them. Fourteen-year-old Chuck just wants to fade into the background and avoid the tension entirely. From the moment they board their first flight, the trip feels like a complete disaster. But as they travel from city to city, the thick walls they have built around their hearts begin to crack. Forced to confront their shared grief and long-buried frustrations, the family must finally face the painful secrets they have been hiding from each other. This deeply moving middle grade novel is a powerful journey about forgiveness, healing, and finding your way back home.
9-12 Years
178 Pages
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Have you ever wondered why someone is a little different? Keely is curious about Anya, the new girl in class, especially because Anya wears a wig. Ten-year-old girls usually don't wear wigs, and Keely can't help but wonder why.
One day, something surprising happens: Anya's wig accidentally comes off in front of everyone. Suddenly, Keely understands that Anya needs a friend, even if it means doing something brave. Keely knows she might have to stand up to her own friends to support Anya.
Meanwhile, Anya is wishing her hair would grow back and finding it hard to feel good about herself. Can Keely find the courage to be a true friend, and can Anya learn to accept herself just the way she is? This heartwarming story is about kindness, friendship, and being brave enough to help someone who needs you.
9-12 Years
128 Pages
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The Palace Chronicles
Just Ella
Do you know the classic story of Cinderella? Ella finds her prince, goes to the ball, and gets her happily ever after. Or does she? In this clever take on a timeless tale, Ella quickly discovers that being a princess isn't quite the dream she imagined. Life in the royal palace means endless lessons, strict rules, and a whole lot of boring tasks like needlepoint. And Prince Charming? Well, he's not very charming at all! Ella starts to wonder if she's made a terrible mistake. She longs for freedom and finds herself connecting more with her kind tutor, Jed, than with her fiancé. But escaping a royal engagement is much harder than it sounds, especially when everyone expects you to be a perfect princess. Ella will need all her cleverness, courage, and a bit of spunk to forge her own path. Will she break free from the royal life she fought so hard to win and find her own true happiness? Get ready to cheer for Ella as she bravely challenges what it means to be a princess.
9-12 Years
240 Pages
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For as long as Tessa can remember, her country has been locked in a brutal, unending war. The constant threat of enemy attacks is just a normal part of life. So when local hero Gideon Thrall is awarded a prestigious medal for his bravery in battle, it should be a moment of immense pride for their town. Instead, Gideon shocks everyone by refusing the honor, declaring himself a coward, and running away. Desperate to understand why the boy she has always admired would throw his life away, Tessa secretly follows him. Before she knows it, she is stowed away on a rogue aircraft hurtling straight into enemy territory. But the dangers of the flight are nothing compared to what awaits them on the ground. Together, Tessa and Gideon uncover a massive, terrifying secret that shatters everything they have ever been taught. Now, Tessa must decide if she has the courage to expose a truth that could change the world forever. This gripping dystopian thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat from takeoff to landing.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
219 Pages
N/A
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Shadow Children
Among the Barons
Jump in!
Imagine you have a super important secret, and you have to pretend to be someone else every single day! That's what life is like for Luke Garner. He's living at a special school, but everyone there thinks he's a boy named Lee Grant. Luke is really good at keeping his secret, and he's even made some friends. But keeping such a big secret is tough, and he always has to be careful.
Why it pulls you in
Things get really exciting when a new boy arrives at school. His name is Smits, and he's Lee Grant's younger brother! Oh no! Smits might discover Luke's real identity. But Smits has a secret of his own: he needs Luke's help to figure out what truly happened to his older brother, the real Lee Grant. Was it an accident, or something more?
What makes it exciting
You'll be on the edge of your seat as Luke tries to keep his own secret safe while also helping Smits solve a big mystery. Can these two boys trust each other and work together to uncover the truth, even when danger lurks around every corner? Get ready for a thrilling adventure where courage and cleverness are key!
9-12 Years
192 Pages
N/A
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The Missing
Caught
Jonah and Katherine are no strangers to the dangers of time travel, but their newest assignment sounds like a mistake. They are tasked with returning Albert Einstein's missing daughter, Lieserl, to her proper place in history. The only problem is that most people do not even know Einstein had a daughter. Born in 1902, Lieserl disappeared from historical records as an infant, presumed to have died of a terrible fever. When Jonah and Katherine travel back to the early twentieth century to fix the timeline, they run into a massive complication. Lieserl's mother, Mileva, seems to know entirely too much about time travel and exactly what the two kids are trying to do. Mileva is a brilliant scientist herself, and she has absolutely no intention of letting her baby girl vanish into history. Jonah and Katherine must outsmart a genius to keep the fabric of time from unraveling completely.
9-12 Years
N/A
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The Missing
Sabotaged
Time travelers Jonah and Katherine are on their most dangerous mission yet. They have been summoned to help another missing child from history. This time, their assignment is Virginia Dare, the famous first child born in the doomed Roanoke Colony. But before they can complete their rescue, their journey is deliberately sabotaged. Thrown off course, Jonah and Katherine find themselves stranded in the wrong time period with no easy way home. Now, they must navigate an unfamiliar and perilous era while trying to protect Virginia and figure out who is trying to destroy their mission. With time running out and enemies closing in, the two friends have to use all their wits to repair the timeline and survive. This thrilling adventure blends real historical mysteries with heart-pounding science fiction, keeping you guessing until the very last page.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
377 Pages
N/A
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Twelve-year-old Zola has always believed she lives in a perfect, utopian society. Her world is safe, controlled, and entirely predictable. But when she uncovers a shocking connection to a girl named Jessie, the flawless illusion of her reality begins to shatter. Zola discovers that her entire life is a carefully constructed lie—she is actually trapped inside a fake, simulated future designed to keep its citizens completely unaware of the outside world. As the terrifying truth sets in, Zola realizes that the people she loves are essentially prisoners in a grand experiment. With the system's creators watching her every move, she must secretly gather her courage, outsmart the advanced technology surrounding her, and find a way to break free. Now, everyone in her community is counting on her to lead them out of the simulation and into the real world. This mind-bending science fiction thriller is packed with high-stakes action, brilliant twists, and a gripping fight for true freedom.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
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What would you do if your new phone could connect you to a secret network of time travelers? When Maisie’s mom finally gives her a phone, Maisie is thrilled to keep up with her friends. The catch? It is an old, clunky device, and she only gets it because she has to babysit her younger siblings all summer while taking care of her Great-Aunt Hazel. Maisie is ready to hand the phone right back—until a highly mysterious text message pops up on the screen. Paired with a strange, not-completely-blank book belonging to her great-aunt, the phone pulls Maisie into the thrilling and dangerous world of the moonleapers. Suddenly, babysitting is the least of her worries. You will join Maisie as she unravels mind-bending clues, learns the rules of time travel, and discovers that this secretive group is on a mission to change history. Can Maisie master her new reality and help save the world before time runs out?
9-12 Years
N/A
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The Palace Chronicles
Palace of Mirrors
Fourteen-year-old Cecilia has lived her entire life as a humble peasant girl, but she has always known a massive secret: she is the true princess of Suala. Hidden away as an infant to protect her from a deadly rebellion, Cecilia was replaced by a decoy commoner who currently sits on the throne. When unexpected danger suddenly arrives in her quiet village, Cecilia realizes her time in hiding is over. Determined to claim her rightful crown, she sets off on a daring journey with her fiercely loyal best friend, Harper. But when the two girls finally reach the capital city and infiltrate the legendary Palace of Mirrors, they discover a tangled web of lies, impostors, and deadly political traps. Nothing in the royal court is what it seems, and Cecilia quickly realizes that proving her identity might cost her everything. This enchanting fantasy adventure is filled with thrilling twists, unbreakable friendships, and a brave heroine fighting for her true destiny.
9-12 Years
320 Pages
N/A
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Imagine living your entire life, reaching the age of one hundred, and then suddenly starting to grow younger. In the year 2000, Melly and Anny Beth are nearing the end of their natural lives when they are chosen for a top-secret scientific experiment called Project Turnabout. The injections successfully reverse their aging, but the women soon discover a terrifying catch: the second shot meant to stop the un-aging process is completely fatal. Desperate to survive, Melly and Anny Beth escape the project and go on the run as their bodies slowly reverse through time. Fast forward to the year 2085, and the two friends are now teenagers. With a relentless reporter tracking them down and their adult memories rapidly fading into childhood innocence, they are running out of time. They must find someone they can trust to take care of them before they become helpless infants. This thought-provoking, suspenseful science fiction adventure will keep you hooked from beginning to end.
9-12 Years
224 Pages
N/A
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One minute, they are right there—a group of teenagers laughing and hanging out in the woods behind Marin’s new house. The next minute, they vanish into thin air. Marin can hardly believe her eyes. Who are these mysterious kids, and why do they seem so perfectly happy? Lonely and struggling to adjust to her new town, Marin is determined to uncover the truth. Her search leads her to Charley, a boy from her school who knows exactly what she saw. He calls them the Remarkables, but he warns Marin to stay far away from them—and from him. Both Marin and Charley are hiding deep, painful secrets of their own, from the heavy guilt of family struggles to the harsh reality of bullying. But as they are drawn deeper into the mystery of the disappearing teens, they might just find the courage to face their own real-world problems. This pulse-pounding middle grade mystery blends a touch of magic with powerful themes of friendship, healing, and the true meaning of family.
9-12 Years
255 Pages
N/A
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The Missing
Revealed
Thirteen-year-old Jonah has spent months traveling through history, risking his life to return missing children to their proper time periods. He finally thinks his dangerous missions are over and he can go back to being a normal kid. But the timeline is far more fragile than he ever imagined. Without warning, the famous historical aviator Charles Lindbergh suddenly appears in Jonah's living room and kidnaps his younger sister, Katherine. The fabric of time is collapsing, and Jonah's entire world is thrown into chaos. To get his sister back, Jonah must embark on his most desperate journey yet. He is forced to navigate a rapidly unraveling universe where the rules of time travel no longer apply. With the help of his friends, Jonah has to outsmart brilliant historical figures and shadowy enemies to save Katherine and prevent time itself from being destroyed forever.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
448 Pages
N/A
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Shadow Children
Among the Impostors
Luke Garner has spent his entire life hiding in the shadows. In a society where families are strictly limited to two children, being a third child means facing immediate death. Now, for the first time ever, twelve-year-old Luke is stepping out into the open. Using the stolen identity of a deceased boy, he enrolls at the Hendricks School for Boys. But his new life is far from safe. The school is a gloomy, windowless fortress filled with cruel classmates and teachers who seem to notice nothing. Luke lives in constant terror that one wrong move will reveal his true identity to the ruthless Population Police. When he accidentally discovers a secret door leading to the outside woods, he realizes the school is hiding massive secrets of its own. To survive, Luke must figure out who he can truly trust and find the courage to fight back against a terrifying system.
9-12 Years
172 Pages
N/A
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The Missing
Found
Thirteen years ago, a mysterious airplane appeared out of nowhere on an airport runway, completely unannounced. Inside, there was no pilot and no crew—only thirty-six crying babies. The mystery was quickly covered up, and the babies were quietly adopted by families across the country. Jonah has always known he was adopted, but he never thought much about it until he starts receiving strange, threatening letters in the mail. When his new friend Chip receives the exact same letters, the two boys realize they are connected to a massive, dangerous secret. Joined by Jonah's sister, Katherine, they begin to investigate their hidden pasts, uncovering a conspiracy that defies the laws of science and history. Someone is coming back for them, and they need to figure out who they really are before it is too late. This fast-paced, mind-bending adventure is packed with suspense, shocking twists, and a thrilling mystery that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
9-12 Years
N/A
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Shadow Children
Among the Free
Luke Garner has spent his entire life hiding in the shadows. As an illegal third-born child in a society with strict population laws, he risked everything to step into the light and fight back against the oppressive Population Police. Now, in a stunning turn of events, thirteen-year-old Luke inadvertently triggers a massive rebellion that sweeps across the country. The government is overthrown, the Population Police are ousted from power, and the people are finally free. But the celebration is cut short when Luke realizes that the new leaders stepping into power might be just as corrupt as the old ones. With chaos erupting in the streets and new dangers lurking around every corner, Luke must figure out who is truly on the side of justice. In this gripping conclusion to the Shadow Children series, you will follow Luke as he navigates a treacherous political landscape, discovering that winning a revolution is only the first step toward securing true freedom.
9-12 Years
194 Pages
N/A
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Mysteries of Trash and Treasure
The Secret Letters
Colin and Nevaeh should be bitter rivals. Their parents own competing junk removal businesses, and their families have never gotten along. But when a routine clean-out uncovers a hidden stash of mysterious letters, the two kids find themselves drawn into a puzzle that is far bigger than their parents' feud. Told in alternating perspectives, this engaging mystery follows Colin and Nevaeh as they reluctantly team up to decode the secrets hidden within two very different sets of correspondence. As they dig deeper into the past, they realize that the trash their families haul away might actually hold priceless treasures and forgotten histories. Working together requires them to overcome their own prejudices, navigate middle school drama, and learn to trust each other. This clever, fast-paced detective story is packed with surprising twists, proving that sometimes the most valuable discoveries are the friendships you never expected to make.
9-12 Years
N/A
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No matter what anyone tells you, I am real. When fifth-grader Max discovers this mysterious note slipped under his keyboard, he knows instantly that his best friend, Josie, wrote it. They have been completely inseparable since kindergarten. But why would Max ever doubt that Josie is real? Before he can ask her, Josie vanishes without a trace, leaving behind only strange whispers about whatnot rules. As Max desperately searches for answers, he uncovers a shocking secret about his world: some kids aren't human at all. They are androids called whatnots, designed to be perfect companions for wealthy children. Now, Max must question everything he thought he knew about his life, his family, and his best friend. Meanwhile, Josie is fighting her own dangerous battle to find her way back to him. Can their bond survive the ultimate test of reality? This thrilling and thought-provoking science fiction adventure explores the true meaning of friendship, the dangers of privilege, and what it actually takes to be human.
9-12 Years
255 Pages
N/A
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Greystone Secrets
The Messengers
The Greystone kids have finally rescued their mother from the evil alternate world, but their fight is far from over. Just when Chess, Emma, and Finn think they are safe, mysterious coins begin dropping from unexpected places. These are not ordinary coins. They are etched with secret codes that match their late father's hidden research. When touched, the symbols reveal desperate pleas for help from their friends trapped in the other dimension. The cruel forces that rule the alternate reality are now using mind control to invade the Greystones' world. To stop them, the siblings must team up with their doubles, the Gustanos, and solve the mysteries that have haunted their family from the very beginning. They will need to rely on their unique strengths and unbreakable sibling bond to defeat a powerful enemy and save both worlds from total destruction.
9-12 Years
416 Pages
N/A
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Sixteen-year-old Lindsay was once a massive child star, beloved by millions. But her glamorous career came to a sudden, crashing halt when she developed a bizarre and overwhelming ability: she can hear exactly what anyone, anywhere in the world, is saying about her at any given moment. The constant noise of public opinion drove her into hiding, leading the world to believe she suffered a nervous breakdown. For years, Lindsay has lived in total isolation, desperate to escape the voices of her fans and critics. But when her father suddenly passes away, her carefully constructed quiet life is shattered. Forced to step back into the real world, Lindsay makes a shocking discovery—she is not the only person with this strange, supernatural ability. As she unravels the mystery behind her powers, she must learn to use her unique gift as a weapon rather than a weakness. This fascinating, fast-paced thriller explores fame, identity, and the courage it takes to finally tune out the noise.
9-12 Years
272 Pages
N/A
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Shadow Children
Among the Brave
Trey has always thought of himself as a coward. As an illegal third-born child, he spent his entire life terrified of the outdoors, relying on others to protect him. But when his best friend Luke is suddenly captured and taken prisoner at the heavily guarded Population Police headquarters, Trey knows he is the only one who can save him. Pushing past his paralyzing fear, Trey devises a desperate and dangerous plan: he will infiltrate the headquarters by impersonating a high-ranking police officer. Navigating the dark, terrifying halls of his greatest enemy, Trey must rely on his quick wits and newfound courage to stay alive. But just as he gets close to rescuing Luke, a shocking twist puts Trey in a position where he might accidentally expose the identities of every hidden child in the country. This heart-pounding installment of the Shadow Children series is a thrilling story of loyalty, bravery, and finding the hero within yourself.
9-12 Years
240 Pages
N/A
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Britt is absolutely thrilled when her older brother, Bran, lands a summer job house-sitting a beautiful home in Florida. The extra money means their mother can finally quit her exhausting job and finish college, and for the first time ever, the family gets to live in a real, luxurious house. But almost as soon as they unpack, Britt notices that Bran is acting incredibly strange. He obsessively hides the mail, refuses to let anyone touch the thermostat, and panics whenever Britt tries to speak to the neighbors. Determined to figure out what her brother is hiding, Britt starts her own secret investigation. What she uncovers is a startling twist: the elderly couple who supposedly hired Bran are not who he claimed they were. So whose house are they actually living in, and why did Bran bring them here? This gripping, suspenseful mystery is packed with unexpected twists that will keep you guessing until the very last page.
9-12 Years
208 Pages
N/A
/5
The Missing
Sent
Jonah and Katherine have barely recovered from their last time-traveling adventure when they are thrust into another terrifying historical crisis. This time, they land in the year 1483, right inside the gloomy walls of the Tower of London. Their friends Chip and Alex have been sent back to their original identities as Prince Edward the Fifth and Richard of Shrewsbury. History says these two young princes were imprisoned by their ruthless uncle, King Richard the Third, and never seen again. Now, Jonah and Katherine must figure out how to save their friends without completely unraveling the fabric of time. But repairing history is incredibly difficult when you do not know what is actually supposed to happen. Facing treacherous guards, royal conspiracies, and the strict rules of time travel, the friends must pull off a daring rescue before the princes vanish forever.
9-12 Years
320 Pages
N/A
/5
Children of Exile
Children of Exile
For the past twelve years, Rosi and her younger brother Bobo have been raised by gentle, loving adults called Freds. They were always told it was too dangerous to live with their real parents. But now, without warning, all the children in their town are being sent back to their biological families. As the oldest, Rosi is expected to lead the younger kids, but she is full of questions no one will answer. When they finally arrive at their true home, it is nothing like the safe haven the Freds prepared them for. The rules are harsh, the adults are strangers, and danger seems to lurk everywhere. Rosi must decide what she is willing to risk to protect her brother and uncover the truth about their past. She will have to find her own courage to survive in a world that feels completely alien.
9-12 Years
225 Pages
N/A
/5
Thirteen-year-old Jessie believes she lives in a quiet frontier village in the year 1840. But when a deadly diphtheria epidemic begins sweeping through her town, her mother reveals a shocking secret. It is actually the year 1995, and their entire village is a historical tourist attraction built by heartless scientists. The townspeople are being secretly observed by hidden cameras, and the creators are refusing to send modern medicine to save the dying children. Now, Jessie is the only one who can help. She must sneak out of the village, navigate a terrifying and completely unfamiliar modern world, and find someone willing to expose the truth. With the lives of her friends and family hanging in the balance, Jessie has to outsmart the powerful men who will do anything to keep the village a secret. This gripping thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat from start to finish.
9-12 Years
202 Pages
N/A
/5
Shadow Children
The Shadow Children
Among the Hidden; Among the Impostors
Step into a terrifying future where the government strictly limits every family to only two children. For twelve years, Luke Garner has lived as an illegal third child, hiding in the shadows of his family's farm, terrified of the ruthless Population Police. This special edition brings together the first two thrilling books in the bestselling Shadow Children series. In the first adventure, Luke discovers he is not alone when he spots another hidden child in a neighboring house, forcing him to decide if he is willing to risk his life for a chance at freedom. In the second story, Luke finally steps out of hiding under a fake identity to attend the Hendricks School for Boys. But his new life is packed with dangerous secrets, and he soon realizes he does not know who he can actually trust. Packed with heart-pounding suspense and impossible choices, this gripping collection is the perfect way to experience Luke's unforgettable fight for survival.
9-12 Years
352 Pages
N/A
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Mysteries of Trash and Treasure
The Stolen Key
Have you ever wanted to solve a real mystery? Join Colin and Nevaeh as they tackle their most personal and dangerous case yet in the thrilling conclusion to the Mysteries of Trash and Treasure series!
Colin has always wondered about his dad, who his mom never talks about. He can't remember ever meeting him. But one day, a mysterious shoebox appears on his porch with a note and a key. This small clue changes everything, sparking a deep need in Colin to uncover the truth about his father and why his parents separated.
Together with his best friend Nevaeh, Colin starts following the trail. Their investigation leads them to strange places, from spooky storage units to bridges covered in locks. But the deeper they dig, the more secrets they uncover, some even connected to Nevaeh’s own family! As the puzzle pieces start to fit, they realize this mystery is more serious than any they've solved before. Danger lurks around every corner, and an accident leaves Nevaeh worried. Can Colin and Nevaeh unlock the secrets of the past before it’s too late, and keep themselves and their families safe?
9-12 Years
368 Pages
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Under Their Skin
Under Their Skin
Twelve-year-old twins Nick and Eryn are used to changes, but their mother's new marriage comes with some incredibly strange rules. They are moving to a new house, but their mother insists they will never, ever meet their new stepbrother and stepsister. The adults claim it is just a complicated custody arrangement, but Nick and Eryn know something is deeply wrong. Why are their new stepsiblings being kept completely hidden? And why do their mother and new stepfather seem so terrified of breaking the rules? Unable to let the mystery go, the twins decide to launch their own secret investigation. As they dig deeper into their new family's hidden life, they uncover a shocking truth that defies everything they thought they knew about the world. What starts as a simple quest for answers quickly turns into a dangerous fight for survival against forces they never could have imagined.
9-12 Years
336 Pages
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Athletics are everything to eighth-grader KT Sutton. As a star softball player, she is entirely focused on winning championships, securing a college scholarship, and achieving international fame. But during a critical play in the biggest game of her life, KT suddenly blacks out. When she wakes up, her entire reality has flipped upside down. She is trapped in a bizarre alternate world where academics and athletics have completely switched places. Now, school consists of endless physical drills, while after-school activities are packed with highly competitive academic tournaments. In this strange new society, KT is mocked for her athletic talent, and her parents only care about her brother’s rising career as a mathlete. Desperate to return to the life she knows, KT begins to experience disturbing flashes of memory that suggest something terrible happened on the softball field. Did she just lose a game, or did she lose something much more important? This thought-provoking science fiction mystery challenges everything you think you know about the value of smarts versus sports.
9-12 Years
13-18 Years
260 Pages
N/A
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The Palace Chronicles
Palace of Lies
Princess Desmia has finally achieved what she always wanted. She and her twelve sister-princesses are ruling the kingdom of Suala together as a united front. It looks like the perfect happily ever after. But Desmia was raised in a world of political plots and palace intrigue, and she cannot shake the feeling that danger is lurking just out of sight. Her worst fears come true when a devastating tragedy strikes the palace, leaving her completely alone. Without the support of her sisters or the royal authority that always protected her, Desmia is thrust into a desperate fight for survival. She realizes that the people around her are trying to manipulate the disaster to seize power for themselves. To save her kingdom and uncover the real truth, Desmia must step out of the shadows, trust her own instincts, and become the strong leader she was always meant to be.
9-12 Years
368 Pages
N/A
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The Missing
Redeemed
After surviving countless dangerous trips through history and finally discovering his true identity, Jonah thought his time-traveling days were over. He believed he had fixed the broken timeline once and for all. But messing with the past always comes with unexpected consequences. Because of his actions, a massive glitch has rippled through time, leaving his parents and many other adults permanently stuck as teenagers. Now, the world is completely upside down, and Jonah is the only one who can set things right. He must embark on one final, desperate mission to repair the damage before the changes become permanent. Facing his greatest fears and smartest enemies, Jonah has to figure out how to restore the adults and save the future. This thrilling conclusion to the series is packed with mind-bending twists, high-stakes action, and the ultimate test of what it means to be a hero.
9-12 Years
N/A
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Under Their Skin
In Over Their Heads
Nick and Eryn have finally uncovered the shocking truth about their new stepfamily. Their stepsiblings, Ava and Jackson, are not exactly what they seem, and the world is far more complicated than the twins ever imagined. Now that the secrets are out in the open, the blended family must work together to face an even bigger threat. A dangerous conflict is brewing that could spell certain doom for both humans and robotic beings alike. Nick and Eryn find themselves thrust into a high-stakes mission to prevent total destruction. They must navigate shifting alliances, advanced technology, and their own complicated family dynamics to find a solution. With time running out, the siblings have to figure out how to save the world without sacrificing the people they have grown to love. This thrilling sequel delivers fast-paced action and thought-provoking questions about what it truly means to be human.
9-12 Years
320 Pages
N/A
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It is hard enough being the new kid in school, but for Janie Sams, it feels completely impossible. Her parents have risked everything to move their family to the suburbs just so Janie can attend a better school. But the moment she arrives at Satterthwaite, Janie realizes she does not fit in. All of her new classmates live in massive houses, wear expensive clothes, and seem to have perfect lives. Feeling entirely out of place, Janie struggles to hide her family's financial situation from the wealthy kids around her. But when she decides to do something bold that makes her stand out even more, everyone starts wondering who the real Janie Sams actually is. As she navigates the tricky waters of middle school friendships and social expectations, Janie begins to discover that true value has nothing to do with money. This heartfelt, relatable story perfectly captures the challenges of fitting in, the importance of self-esteem, and the power of staying true to yourself.
9-12 Years
81 Pages
N/A
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Shadow Children
Among the Hidden
Twelve-year-old Luke has never been to school, attended a birthday party, or had a single friend. In a society where the ruthless Population Police strictly enforce a law limiting every family to only two children, Luke is an illegal third child. He has spent his entire life hiding in the attic of his family's farm, terrified of being discovered. When the government begins building a new housing development in the woods behind his house, Luke loses his only chance to ever step outside. But everything changes the day he spots a girl's face in the window of a neighboring house—a house that already has two children. He has finally found another shadow child just like him. Her name is Jen, and she is secretly organizing a dangerous rebellion against the government. Now, Luke faces an impossible choice: stay hidden in the shadows forever, or risk his life to fight for his freedom. This heart-pounding dystopian adventure will leave you breathless.
9-12 Years
160 Pages
N/A
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The 39 Clues
Into the Gauntlet
The hunt for the 39 Clues has taken orphans Amy and Dan Cahill across five continents, forcing them to outsmart ruthless relatives and uncover history's greatest secrets. Now, the globe-trotting race is finally coming to an end. The siblings have gathered almost all the clues, but the final challenge is more dangerous than anything they have faced before. They must confront the ultimate truth about the Cahill family and the terrifying source of their unmatched global power. To win the hunt, Amy and Dan have to attempt a task that no Cahill has dared to imagine for five hundred years. But victory comes with a massive price. They are faced with an impossible choice that could alter the future of the entire world. With their enemies closing in and time running out, the brother and sister must decide what they are truly willing to sacrifice to finish the hunt once and for all.
9-12 Years
327 Pages
N/A
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Greystone Secrets
The Deceivers
Chess, Emma, and Finn Greystone never knew an alternate dimension existed until their mother vanished into it. This mirror world looks just like theirs, but it is ruled by a twisted, evil government. Their mother tried to fix the broken reality, but she and their friend Natalie's mom got trapped behind enemy lines. Now, the four kids are determined to launch a daring rescue mission. To save their families, they must travel back into the terrifying alternate world where even telling the truth is a crime. Brave Chess struggles to find his courage, brilliant Emma cannot seem to crack the complex codes they need, and kind Finn is forced to hide his true feelings. Meanwhile, Natalie begins to wonder if the lies of the other world might be easier to accept than the truth. The friends must rely on each other to survive a society built on deception and bring their mothers home safely.
9-12 Years
448 Pages
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