Post by Charlynn on Jul 12, 2011 12:34:43 GMT -5
Found – The Missing: Book One
~ by: Margaret Peterson Haddix
When strange events start to occur to two adopted friends, they, Jonah and Chip, along with Jonah's younger sister Katherine start to investigate, only to discover that their very existences are the result of time travel. Because Haddix's characters are different solely because they were adopted, the tale becomes more accessible to readers. Likewise, the lack of parental influence is believably excused, because the kids do not want to hurt their parents. Although an adult presence is needed to realistically explain the elevated scientific information involved in time travel theories, Angela, like the children, is marginalized in society, because she is thought to be insane, uniting them. It is only when Jonah, Katherine, Chip, and Angela work together that they start to discover some answers – enough for readers to receive a payoff while still introducing the second book in The Missing Series.
4 out of 5 Stars
~ by: Margaret Peterson Haddix
When strange events start to occur to two adopted friends, they, Jonah and Chip, along with Jonah's younger sister Katherine start to investigate, only to discover that their very existences are the result of time travel. Because Haddix's characters are different solely because they were adopted, the tale becomes more accessible to readers. Likewise, the lack of parental influence is believably excused, because the kids do not want to hurt their parents. Although an adult presence is needed to realistically explain the elevated scientific information involved in time travel theories, Angela, like the children, is marginalized in society, because she is thought to be insane, uniting them. It is only when Jonah, Katherine, Chip, and Angela work together that they start to discover some answers – enough for readers to receive a payoff while still introducing the second book in The Missing Series.
4 out of 5 Stars