Greystone Secrets #2: The Deceivers by Margaret Peterson Haddix (English) Paperb

Description: Greystone Secrets #2: The Deceivers by Margaret Peterson Haddix The second book in the Greystone Secrets series from the master of plot twists, Margaret Peterson Haddix--perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The City of Ember, now available in paperback!Until their mother vanished, the Greystone kids--Chess, Emma, and Finn--knew nothing about the other world.Everything is different there. Its a mirror image, except things are wrong. Evil. Their mother tried to fix it, but she and an ally got trapped there along with Ms. Morales, their friend Natalies mom.Now the four kids--brave Chess, smart Emma, kind Finn, and savvy Natalie--are determined to rescue everyone.To do so, they have to go back: into the other world, where even telling the truth can be illegal.But in such a terrifying place, Chess doubts he can ever be brave enough. Despite all her brains, Emma cant seem to break the code. With everything spiraling out of control, Finn has to pretend hes okay.And for Natalie, the lies of the other world include some she wishes were actually true. What if shes gotten so used to lying she no longer knows what to believe?The second book in the Greystone Secrets series, The Deceivers, by bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix, continues the twisty and suspenseful story of the Greystone kids and examines the power of the truth--or a lie--to alter lives, society, and even an entire reality.Praise for Greystone Secrets #1: The Strangers*Winter 2018-2019 Kids Indie Next List Pick*"A secret-stacked, thrilling series opener." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "An engrossing mystery with a cliff-hanger ending to raise the stakes and delight fans new and old." --Booklist"Maintains suspense from the beginning to the cliffhanger ending. A high-stakes adventure full of teamwork with a multifaceted mystery and complex themes." --Kirkus Reviews FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Margaret Peterson Haddix grew up on a farm in Ohio. She worked as a newspaper reporter and copy editor in Indiana before her first book, Running Out of Time, was published. She has since written more than fifty books for kids and teens, including the Greystone Secrets series, the Shadow Children series, the Missing series, the Children of Exile series, and lots of stand-alones. Haddix and her husband, Doug, now live in Columbus, Ohio, where they raised their two kids. You can learn more about her at haddixbooks.com. Review "Readers will have a ball scurrying through the secret passageways as the tense caper unfolds, but Haddix also gives plenty of page time to the kids inner musings. Thus readers are ensured a rich mystery-adventure that will activate their brains and sense of empathy." -- Booklist"This sequel never slows in pace, thrusting the characters into new, treacherous mysteries. In this sequel, Haddix explores themes of honesty and love as the children compare their experiences to those in the alternate universe. A perilous, high-action plot--with a cliffhanger." -- Kirkus Reviews"This mystery and science fiction adventure features sleuthing reminiscent of Lemony Snickets A Series of Unfortunate Events. Haddix weaves a dystopian tale about government control, prison reform, fair trials, scapegoats, and the importance of believing people are innocent before proven guilty. " -- School Library JournalPRAISE FOR BOOK 1, THE STRANGERS: "A satisfying third-person narrative that portrays the complex anxieties and internal lives of close, caring family members grappling with a single set of extraordinary circumstances--separately and together. A secret-stacked, thrilling series opener about perception, personal memories, and the idiosyncrasies that form individual identities." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review)"Maintains suspense from the beginning to the cliffhanger ending. A high-stakes adventure full of teamwork with a multifaceted mystery and complex themes." -- Kirkus Reviews"Haddix returns with another mystery/adventure/science-fiction hybrid filled with twists, turns, and political undertones in the nefarious intentions of the alternate world. This first installment ends expectedly with a cliffhanger that is sure to leave readers wanting more." -- Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books"Bestselling Haddix launches a new middle-grade series that blends adventure and sf elements into an engrossing mystery. The kidnapping alone could have made a compelling mystery, but Haddix throws in secret rooms, alternate realities, and a cliff-hanger ending to raise the stakes and delight fans new and old." -- Booklist"Masterfully plotted and filled with so many jaw-dropping twists and turns, youll be racing toward the end--and begging for the next book. Put simply: this is Margaret Peterson Haddix at her absolute best." -- Shannon Messenger, author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series"With more twists than a spiral staircase, The Strangers kept me up way past my bedtime! This thrilling, page-turning adventure will keep you reading, and keep you guessing. Full of codes and clues, love and logic, this book will make you a part of the Greystone family." -- Amie Kaufman, author of the Elementals series"A hair-raising, mind-twisting adventure full of intrigue, humor, and charm. The spunky, quirky Greystones are easy to cheer for and relate to, and I cant wait to see what happens next." -- John David Anderson, author of Posted and Ms. Bixbys Last Day"Readers will come for the mystery, stay for the suspense, and linger in the Greystone kids world long after the final page. The Strangrs will take readers on an amazing ride they will not soon forget." -- Jennifer Nielsen, author of The Traitors Game and The Ascendance Trilogy"A highly suspenseful, delightfully clever thriller with a tinge of creepiness. Give yourself a few hours to calm down after you finish this gem!" -- Lisa McMann, author of the Unwanteds Quests series Review Quote "Readers will have a ball scurrying through the secret passageways as the tense caper unfolds, but Haddix also gives plenty of page time to the kids inner musings. Thus readers are ensured a rich mystery-adventure that will activate their brains and sense of empathy." Details ISBN0062838415 Author Margaret Peterson Haddix Pages 464 Audience Age 8-12 Series Greystone Secrets Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 0062838415 ISBN-13 9780062838414 Format Paperback Publication Date 2021-03-09 Series Number 2 UK Release Date 2021-03-09 DEWEY FIC Audience Children / Juvenile Publisher HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint Collins Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States US Release Date 2021-03-09 Imprint US Katherine Tegen Books Publisher US HarperCollins Illustrations Illustrations We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:131376196;

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