Synopses & Reviews
WHEN 13-YEAR-OLD EMMA bumps into her old friend Abby on the bus one Saturday afternoon, she later realizes that she was the last person to see Abby before her mysterious disappearance. Amidst the media frenzy and everyones struggle to come to terms with the possibility of Abbys death, Emma starts a terrifying journey of her very own, as she uncovers things that lead to a discovery even the police have not thought of. . . .
From the acclaimed author of Child X comes a thrilling and memorable novel for readers of all abilities.
Praise for Child X:
“It is compelling, heartfelt, and sadly, totally believable. British slang will not deter the reader from racing through this gripping tale.”VOYA, Starred
From the Hardcover edition.
Synopsis
As the last one to see thirteen-year-old Abby, Emma is determined to discover the truth about her mysterious disappearance, spurred in part by her feelings of guilt over ending their friendship in order to ensure popularity at her new school.
Synopsis
Having been the last person to see Abby before her disappearance, thirteen-year-old Emma has a difficult time coming to terms with the rumors that her friend may actually be dead and so must use her memory and instinct to convince the police to keep up the search to find out the truth about what really happened. Reprint.
About the Author
Lee Weatherly is the author of
Child X, published in 2002 by David Fickling Books. She lives in Surrey, England, with her husband and also runs a writers workshop group.
From the Hardcover edition.