'Readers will come for the mystery, stay for the suspense, and linger in the Greystone kids’ world long after the final page. Put simply: this is Margaret Peterson Haddix at her absolute best.' - Shannon Messenger 'Masterfully plotted and filled with so many jaw-dropping twists and turns, you’ll be racing toward the endand begging for the next book. Give yourself a few hours to calm down after you finish this gem!' - Lisa McMann 'A highly suspenseful, delightfully clever thriller with a tinge of creepiness. Full of codes and clues, love and logic, this book will make you a part of the Greystone family.' - Amie Kaufman

'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. The spunky, quirky Greystones are easy to cheer for and relate to, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.' - John David Anderson 'A hair-raising, mind-twisting adventure full of intrigue, humor, and charm.

Praise for The Strangers : 'A secret-stacked, thrilling series opener about perception, personal memories, and the idiosyncrasies that form individual identities.' ( Publishers Weekly, starred review) * Winter 2018–2019 Kids' Indie Next List Pick * Indie Bestseller * Time for Kids Book Club: Top 10 Summer Reads * PW Best Books 2019 * Texas Bluebonnet Award List 2020-2021 * 2020 LITA Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Book: The Eleanor Cameron Notable Middle Grade Books List * But puzzling clues left behind lead to complex codes, hidden rooms, and a dangerous secret that will turn their world upside down. Who, exactly, are these strangers? Before Chess, Emma, and Finn can question their mom about it, she takes off on a sudden work trip and leaves them in the care of Ms. The other kids share their same first and middle names. But everything changes when reports of three kidnapped children reach the Greystone kids, and they’re shocked by the startling similarities between themselves and these complete strangers. They’ve been a happy family, just the three of them and their mom. Chess has always been the protector over his younger siblings, Emma loves math, and Finn does what Finn does best-acting silly and being adored. Perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The City of Ember ! What makes you you ? The Greystone kids thought they knew. New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix takes readers on a thrilling adventure filled with mysteries and plot twists aplenty in this absorbing series about family and friendships.

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