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A much more dangerous game of cat-and-mouse ensues as she half-starves, makes common cause with resistance operatives and eventually outperforms a whole cadre of British spies with her cunning and courage.
It's the right amount of scary I think for children who read, and just a fun ride for the adults who still love their middle grade.You witness dynamics you can’t get a handle on, shocking dysfunction with monsters masquerading behind a glossy appearance and deceptive smiles.
days later Zee comes back home, but he is not the same kid that was 'taken' during the game that day. Special thanks to NetGalley and Random House Publishing Group,Ballantine for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest opinions.All is well until she finds out from her next door neighbour that her new house was also the former home of Lily Murphy; a three year old who disappeared following a game of hide and seek nearby in 1985.
I know reading is subjective but for what was dubbed a horror novel, this barely had anything scary at all. But when Fox and Owl are not BETWEEN the swings, AMONG the trees, THROUGH the tunnel or ACROSS the bridge, Bear is the one who needs a hug. Joanna is determined to find out all she can about the little girls disappearance and the inhabitants of the close-knit neighbourhood are all eager to speculate. One of our most iconic childhood games receives a creepy twist as it becomes the gateway to a nightmare world.
Each page identifies one “type” of quiet accompanied by a whimsical illustration with delightful animal characters.