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The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S.
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The wonderful debut middle-grade novel by New York Times bestselling author David Levithan.
Aidan disappeared for six days. Six agonising days of searches and police and questions and constant vigils. Then, just as suddenly as he vanished, Aidan reappears. Where has he been? The story he tells is simply...impossible. But it's the story Aidan is sticking to.
His brother, Lucas, wants to believe him. But Lucas is aware of what other people, including their parents, are sayingโthat Aidan is making it all up to disguise the fact that he ran away.
When the kids in school hear Aidan's story, they taunt him. But still, Aidan clings to his story. And as he becomes more of an outcast, Lucas becomes more and more concerned. Being on Aidan's side would mean believing in the impossible. But how can you believe in the impossible when everything and everybody is telling you not to?
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The Mysterious Disappearance of Aidan S. by David Levithan uniquely subverts traditional portal fiction by focusing on the perspective of those left behind rather than the traveller. It's been praised for its captivating surprises and themes that resonate with notions of self-discovery, making readers eager for a potential sequel.
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INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781922330918
Publisher: Text Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 February 2021
Country: Australia
Imprint: The Text Publishing Company
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 212g
Pages: 224
About the Author
David Levithan is an award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of young adult books, including 19 Love Songs, Every Day, Boy Meets Boy, Nick & Norah's Infinite Playlist (with Rachel Cohn) and Will Grayson, Will Grayson (with John Green). He lives in New Jersey and spends his days in New York, editing and publishing other people's books.
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