"Abduction!" by Peg Kehret follows the harrowing story of a young boy named 12-year-old Matt, who is kidnapped while waiting for a bus. As Matt navigates the terrifying situation, he must rely on his wits and courage to escape. The story also weaves in the perspectives of his family, who are desperately searching for him. Throughout the gripping narrative, themes of resilience, bravery, and the close bonds of family emerge, making it a compelling read for middle-grade audiences. As Matt fights to remain hopeful, he learns valuable lessons about trust and survival in a frightening world. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

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

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