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A review by leahegood
The Deceivers by Margaret Peterson Haddix
4.0
Things have gone from bad to worse. Before it was only Mrs. Greystone who was missing. Now Ms. Morales is also stuck in the bad, parallel world. Both Moms are in danger and the Greystone kids and Natalie Morales are the only people who know and care enough to try to save them. But what can four kids do against an evil government and brainwashed world?
One thing the kids know for sure. They're not going to let their age keep them from trying. But when they return to the alternative world, everything they try to do seems to spiral out of control and make everything worse. Will they succeed in rescuing Mom? Or will Mrs. Greystone die and the kids stay stuck in the bad world forever?
With the exception of book one in this series, it's been quite a while since I read a middle-grade book. It was so refreshing! From Fin's determined optimism to Chess's desperate efforts to be the grown-up for his younger siblings, the characters face each challenge with innocence and courage.
Haddix has the ability to weave a story with characters that feel true to their age and a plot that remains interesting to readers of all ages.
One thing the kids know for sure. They're not going to let their age keep them from trying. But when they return to the alternative world, everything they try to do seems to spiral out of control and make everything worse. Will they succeed in rescuing Mom? Or will Mrs. Greystone die and the kids stay stuck in the bad world forever?
With the exception of book one in this series, it's been quite a while since I read a middle-grade book. It was so refreshing! From Fin's determined optimism to Chess's desperate efforts to be the grown-up for his younger siblings, the characters face each challenge with innocence and courage.
Haddix has the ability to weave a story with characters that feel true to their age and a plot that remains interesting to readers of all ages.