Synopses & Reviews
In the year 2000 Melly and Anny Beth were old and ready to die. But when offered the chance to be young again by participating in a top-secret experiment called Project Turnabout, they agreed. They received injections that made them grow younger, and it seemed like a miracle. But when the injections that were supposed to stop the unaging process turned out to be deadly, Melly and Anny Beth decided to run for their lives.
Now it is 2085. Melly and Anny Beth are teenagers. They have no idea what will happen once they are babies again, but they do know they will soon be too young to take care of themselves. They need to find someone to help them before time runs out, once and for all....
Review
"Intriguing, thought-provoking, and certainly original."
-- Kirkus Reviews
Review
"The suspense is unflagging.... Recommend this one to the fans of Michael Crichton and Robin Cook."
-- SLJ
Synopsis
Melly and Anny Beth have gotten shots that make them grow younger by the day in Project Turnabout. But soon they will be too young to take care of themselves and they need to find help--before time runs out.
About the Author
Margaret Peterson Haddix is the author of many critically and popularly acclaimed YA and middle-grade novels, including The Missing series and the Shadow Children series. A graduate of Miami University (of Ohio), she worked for several years as a reporter for The Indianapolis News. She also taught at the Danville (Illinois) Area Community College. She lives with her family in Columbus, Ohio. Visit her at HaddixBooks.com.