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Girl, Missing
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What if everything you thought you knew about your life was a lie? Girl, Missing is the blockbuster bestselling title from million-copy selling writer Sophie McKenzie.
Lauren is adopted and eager to know more about her mysterious past. But when she discovers she may have been snatched from her family as a baby, her whole life suddenly feels like a sham. Could her adoptive parents really have been responsible for kidnapping her?
Running away from her family to seek out the truth, Lauren's journey takes her deeper and deeper into danger as she realises that someone wants to stop her uncovering what really happened when she was a baby.
Girl, Missing is the book that launched the queen of teen thrillers, Sophie McKenzie, and is a must-have for readers that are yet to discover this modern classic.
Boy, Missing, the page-turning World Book Day 2022 book set in the Missing world is out now!
Other books by Sophie McKenzie:
Sister, Missing
Missing Me
Boy, Missing
Hide and Secrets
Truth or Dare
Praise for Girl, Missing:
'Page-turning' The Independent
'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express
'Please read this book: it is brilliant!' The Guardian
'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie McKenzie. Why? Because nobody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author
'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author
'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror
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Girl, Missing by Sophie McKenzie is generally praised for its gripping and fast-paced narrative, appealing especially to young adult readers. The story captivates with its blend of mystery and emotion, keeping readers engaged with the intriguing plot twists. However, some reviews mention predictable elements, though these don't overshadow the overall engaging reading experience.
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ISBN: 9781471147999
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 14 July 2016
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books
Edition: 10th anniversary edition
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Width: 130.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 250g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Sophie McKenzie was born and brought up in London, where she still lives with her teenage son. She has worked as a journalist and a magazine editor, and now writes full time. She has tallied up numerous award wins and has twice been longlisted for the Carnegie Medal.
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