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Vanishing Girls

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Vanishing Girls by Lauren Oliver is a gripping Young Adult novel that explores the intricate bonds between two sisters, Dara and Nick. Their relationship takes a drastic turn after a tragic accident unfolds. Amidst the chaos, Dara mysteriously disappears, leading Nick on a desperate quest filled with suspense and emotional revelation to uncover the truth about her sister's absence.
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You might enjoy this book if you love thrilling mysteries and psychological drama. It's perfect for readers captivated by intricate sibling relationships and suspenseful narratives. The story dives into themes of identity, memory, and the complexity of family ties, offering a compelling read for those who enjoy emotional depth in young adult fiction.

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Vanishing Girls

A psychological thriller about two sisters inexorably altered by a terrible accident, by YA sensation Lauren Oliver.

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Vanishing Girls by Lauren Oliver tells the story of two sisters, Dara and Nick, who were once inseparable until an accident scarred Dara’s beautiful face and left them estranged. On Dara’s birthday, she vanishes, and Nick initially believes Dara might be joking around.

However, the disappearance of another girl, nine-year-old Madeline Snow, convinces Nick that the two incidents are connected. Nick must find her sister before it's too late.

This edgy and compelling novel creates a world of intrigue, loss, and suspicion. As the two sisters search, they endeavour to find themselves, and each other.

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Vanishing Girls by Lauren Oliver is praised as an engrossing psychological thriller that intertwines a gripping mystery with a heartfelt narrative. It captivates readers with its intricate plot, encouraging them to reread to appreciate its clever construction. The novel adeptly explores the complex, emotive relationship between sisters Nick and Dara, providing a blend of suspense and emotional depth that is both creepy and endearing.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444786811

Publisher: Hodder & Stoughton

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 March 2016

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 132.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 230g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Lauren Oliver is the author of YA novels Ringer, Replica, Before I Fall, Panic, Vanishing Girls and the Delirium trilogy: Delirium, Pandemonium and Requiem, which have been translated into more than thirty languages and are New York Times and international bestsellers. She is also the author of two standalone novels for middle-grade readers, The Spindlers and Liesl & Po, which was an E. B. White Read Aloud Award nominee; the Curiosity House series; and a novel for adults, Rooms. A graduate of the University of Chicago and NYU's MFA program, Lauren Oliver is also the co-founder of the boutique literary development company Glasstown Entertainment. She lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Find more information at www.laurenoliverbooks.com, or connect with Lauren on Twitter (/OliverBooks) and on Facebook (/laurenoliverbooks).

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