In "Dangerous Deception" by Peg Kehret, a young girl named Erica finds her life turned upside down when she uncovers a plot involving kidnapping. As she becomes entwined in the dangerous web of deceit, she must rely on her instincts and courage to unravel the truth. With her life at stake, Erica races against time to protect herself and those she loves from a ruthless adversary. The story is filled with suspense and twists that keep readers on the edge of their seats, showcasing themes of bravery, friendship, and the fight for survival in the face of danger. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade+.

This book has been graded for interest at 10 years.

There are 208 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by Penguin Putnam Inc .

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.