Found by Margaret Haddix - ADVISABLE

Haddix, Margaret Peterson Found (The Missing: Book 1), 320 p. Simon and Schuster, April 2008. 

MS – ADVISABLE

Jonah is a regular kid in a suburb dealing with a bratty younger sister and a slightly pushy new friend. He has long ago come to terms with his adoption. Then two mysterious letters appear in his mailbox – and in Jonah’s, who is also adopted. Their search for answers leads them down a twisted path that leads not only 13 years back into the past, but may also lead to a jump through time into the future. Two opposing forces have their own plans for the children. 

I think time travel is one of the most difficult things to write about and I applaud Ms. Haddix for making the leap. She has created one the better takes on the whole thing, geared towards younger students. This first book is a big set up for a few more titles ( I don’t know how many; I hope not one for every child), but you won’t feel too short-changed at the end. I am curious whether these will be as popular as the Hidden Children series. 

Reviewer: Cindy, Library-Teacher