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The Strangers by Margaret Peterson Haddix

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marioosa517's review

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adventurous mysterious tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75


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thislibrarylife's review

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adventurous emotional fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.0

This is a great MG sci fi / fantasy series to start, especially for MG readers who may struggle with the complex world building of Harry Potter or Nevermoor. The perspective shifts between all three siblings, so there's a good balance of female v. male POV. I wish we had gotten more from Kate or Ms. Morales, but since the book mostly revolves around the kids' journey, I understand why we didn't. 
Recommend for readers who enjoy alternate worlds theory, traveling between dimensions, deciphering code, etc. It would also make a great family read aloud. 
TW for parent death, parent missing, divorce, and some general mentions of domestic violence. 

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