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Abduction!


No. of pages 215

Published: 2006

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Great for age 8-18 years

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Matt is missing. Bonnie's brother left his classroom to use thebathroom and disappeared. A police dog traces his scent to the curb, where he apparently got into a vehicle. But why would Matt go anywhere with a stranger? Overwhelmed with fear, Bonnie discovers that her dog is gone, too. Was Pookie used as a lure for Matt? Bonnie makes one big mistake in her attempt to find her brother. In a chilling climax on a Washington State ferry, Bonnie and Matt must outsmart their abductor or pay with their lives.

 

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 215 pages in this book. This book was published 2006 by Puffin Books .

Peg Kehret was born in Wisconsin, grew up in Minnesota, spent fourteen years in California, and now lives with her husband in Washington State. They have two grown children, four grandchildren, one dog, and one cat. Peg's novels for children are regularly recommended by the American Library Association, the International Reading Association, and the Children's Book Council. She has won many state "young reader" or "children's choice" awards. Peg's characters are ordinary kids who find themselves in exciting situations and who use their wits to solve their problems. There is usually humor as well as suspense in her books. A long-time volunteer at The Humane Society, she often uses animals in her stories.

This book has been nominated for the following awards:

Edgar Allan Poe Award
This book was recognised by the The Edgars Award. The Edgars - or 'Edgar Allen Poe Award' - are presented annually by the members of the Mystery Writers of America to distinguished fiction and non-fiction works about crime, mystery and detection primarily by American authors.

Mark Twain Readers Award
This book was recognised by the Mark Twain Readers Award.

Young Hoosier Book Award
This book was recognised in the Middle Grade category by the Young Hoosier Book Award.

Iowa Children's Choice Award
This book was recognised by the Iowa Children's Choice Award.

Sequoyah Book Award
This book was recognised by the Sequoyah Book Award.

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