"Missing Okalee" by Laura Ojeda Melchor follows the journey of a teenage girl named Okalee as she navigates the challenges of her life in a Mexican-American family. When she mysteriously disappears, her friends and family are left to grapple with the pain of her absence while piecing together the events that led to her vanishing. The story intertwines themes of friendship, identity, and the impact of cultural expectations, as those searching for Okalee confront their own struggles and the secrets that bind them together. The narrative ultimately explores the resilience of community and the pursuit of truth against overwhelming odds. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.

There are 256 pages in this book. This book was published in 2021 by Shadow Mountain .