Winner of the Minnesota Book Award * A Texas Bluebonnet Book"Perfect to be read late into the night."--Stefan Bachmann, internationally bestselling author of The Peculiar"A spooky sisterhood mystery that is sure to be a hit with readers."--School Library Journal (starred review)"Grab a flashlight and stay up late with this one."--Kirkus ReviewsOnce there were two sisters who did everything together. But only one of them disappeared.New York Times-bestselling author Jacqueline West's Long Lost is an atmospheric, eerie mystery brimming with suspense. Fans of Katherine Arden's Small Spaces and Victoria Schwab's City of Ghosts series will lose themselves in this mesmerizing and century-spanning tale.Eleven-year-old Fiona has just read a book that doesn't exist.When Fiona's family moves to a new town to be closer to her older sister's figure skating club--and far from Fiona's close-knit group of friends--nobody seems to notice Fiona's unhappiness. Alone and out of place, Fiona ventures to the town's library, a rambling mansion donated by a long-dead heiress. And there she finds a gripping mystery novel about a small town, family secrets, and a tragic disappearance.Soon Fiona begins to notice strange similarities that blur the lines between the novel and her new town. With a little help from a few odd Lost Lake locals, Fiona uncovers the book's strange history. Lost Lake is a town of restless spirits, and Fiona will learn that both help and danger come from unexpected places--maybe even from the sister she thinks doesn't care about her anymore.New York Times-bestselling and acclaimed author Jacqueline West weaves a heart-pounding, intense, and imaginative mystery that builds anticipation on every page, while centering on the strong and often tumultuous bond between sisters. Laced with suspense, Long Lost will fascinate readers of Trenton Lee Stewart's The Secret Keepers and fans of ghost stories. Author: Jacqueline WestPublisher: Greenwillow BooksPublished: 05/18/2021Pages: 288Binding Type: HardcoverWeight: 0.95lbsSize: 8.50h x 5.50w x 1.30dISBN: 9780062691750Audience: Ages 9-12Accelerated Reader:Reading Level: 4.7Point Value: 8Interest Level: Middle GradeQuiz #/Name: 511573 / Long LostReview Citation(s): Publishers Weekly 03/08/2021Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2021Booklist 05/01/2021 pg. 57Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2021School Library Journal 06/01/2021 pg. 62Horn Book Magazine 07/01/2021 pg. 128Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average
