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The Missing (Shadow House #4)

Series: Shadow House
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In The Missing (Shadow House #4) by Dan Poblocki, a group of children finds themselves trapped in a mysterious and sinister house that harbours dark secrets. As they navigate eerie rooms and face supernatural challenges, they must solve the puzzles of the house to escape its grasp. Friendship, courage, and quick thinking are their only tools in overcoming the ominous forces at play.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by spooky mysteries and thrilling adventures. The story promises eerie atmospheres, intriguing puzzles, and a group of memorable characters that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Ideal for young readers who love a good ghostly tale with unexpected twists.

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The fourth installment in the exciting Shadow House series about five children who have been lured into Shadow House, all for different reasons.

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Five children have been lured into The Missing (Shadow House #4), all for different reasons. None of them knows the others. And none of them knows what to do when they can't find a way back out.

But something is different inside the house. Someone–or something–is there with them, and seems to know more than they do. Only, how are the kids supposed to decide if that someone is trying to help them... or trap them forever?

Series: Shadow House

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  • The Missing (Shadow House #4)
    Five children have been lured into The Missing (Shadow House #4), all for different reasons. None of them knows the others. And none of them knows what to do when they can't find a way back out. But something is different inside the house. Someone–or something–is there with them, and seems to know more than they do. Only, how are...
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  • Shadow House: No Way Out
    Shadow House always wins... Poppy, Dash, Azumi, and Dylan may have made it out of Shadow House – but the grounds are a whole new nightmare. Someone they thought was a friend is hunting them, and there's no place that's safe now that they've woken the shadow creature. If they want to survive, they'll have to figure out once and...
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The Missing (Shadow House #4) by Dan Poblocki continues to captivate with its thrilling blend of supernatural elements, mysterious settings, and engaging characters. Readers have praised the book's ability to draw them into a world of endless suspense and adventure, with a narrative that keeps them on the edge of their seats. The series is celebrated for its intricate storytelling and ability to immerse readers in a vividly eerie atmosphere.

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ISBN: 9781338245783

Publisher: Scholastic US

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 28 August 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Scholastic US

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Dan Poblocki is the author of The Stone Child, The Nightmarys, The Ghost of Graylock, The Haunting of Gabriel Ashe, The Book of Bad Things, and the Mysterious Four series. He lives in New York with two adorable cats and more books than he has room for. Visit him at danpoblocki.com.

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