{"product_id":"greystone-secrets-2-the-deceivers-isbn-9780062838407","title":"Greystone Secrets #2: The Deceivers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe second book in the Greystone Secrets series from the master of plot twists, Margaret Peterson Haddix—perfect for fans of \u003cem\u003eA Wrinkle in Time\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe City of Ember\u003c\/em\u003e! \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUntil their mother vanished, the Greystone kids—Chess, Emma, and Finn—knew nothing about the other world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything is different there. It’s a mirror image, except things are wrong. \u003cem\u003eEvil\u003c\/em\u003e. Their mother tried to fix it, but she and an ally got trapped there along with Ms. Morales, their friend Natalie’s mom.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNow the four kids—brave Chess, smart Emma, kind Finn, and savvy Natalie—are determined to rescue everyone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo do so, they have to go back: into the other world, where even telling the truth can be illegal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut in such a terrifying place, Chess doubts he can ever be brave enough. Despite all her brains, Emma can’t seem to break the code. With everything spiraling out of control, Finn has to pretend he’s okay.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnd for Natalie, the lies of the other world include some she wishes were actually true. What if she’s gotten so used to lying she no longer knows what to believe?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe second book in the Greystone Secrets series, \u003cem\u003eThe Deceivers\u003c\/em\u003e, by bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix, continues the twisty and suspenseful story of the Greystone kids and examines the power of the truth—or a lie—to alter lives, society, and even an entire reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePraise for \u003cem\u003eGreystone Secrets #1: The Strangers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*Winter 2018-2019 Kids' Indie Next List Pick*\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A secret-stacked, thrilling series opener.” \u003cem\u003e—\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/em\u003e, starred review \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“An engrossing mystery with a cliff-hanger ending to raise the stakes and delight fans new and old.” \u003cem\u003e—\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eBooklist\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Maintains suspense from the beginning to the cliffhanger ending. A high-stakes adventure full of teamwork with a multifaceted mystery and complex themes.” \u003cem\u003e—\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“A highly suspenseful, delightfully clever thriller with a tinge of creepiness. Give yourself a few hours to calm down after you finish this gem!”\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLisa McMann, author of the Unwanteds Quests series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Haddix returns with another mystery\/adventure\/science-fiction hybrid filled with twists, turns, and political undertones in the nefarious intentions of the alternate world. This first installment ends expectedly with a cliffhanger that is sure to leave readers wanting more.”\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBulletin of the Center for Children’s Books\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Bestselling Haddix launches a new middle-grade series that blends adventure and sf elements into an engrossing mystery. The kidnapping alone could have made a compelling mystery, but Haddix throws in secret rooms, alternate realities, and a cliff-hanger ending to raise the stakes and delight fans new and old.”\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Masterfully plotted and filled with so many jaw-dropping twists and turns, you’ll be racing toward the end—and begging for the next book. Put simply: this is Margaret Peterson Haddix at her absolute best.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eShannon Messenger, author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“With more twists than a spiral staircase, \u003cem\u003eThe Strangers\u003c\/em\u003e kept me up way past my bedtime! This thrilling, page-turning adventure will keep you reading, and keep you guessing. Full of codes and clues, love and logic, this book will make you a part of the Greystone family.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eAmie Kaufman, author of the Elementals series\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A hair-raising, mind-twisting adventure full of intrigue, humor, and charm. The spunky, quirky Greystones are easy to cheer for and relate to, and I can’t wait to see what happens next.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJohn David Anderson, author of Posted and Ms. Bixby’s Last Day\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Readers will come for the mystery, stay for the suspense, and linger in the Greystone kids’ world long after the final page. \u003cem\u003eThe Strangrs \u003c\/em\u003ewill take readers on an amazing ride they will not soon forget.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJennifer Nielsen, author of The Traitor’s Game and The Ascendance Trilogy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Readers will have a ball scurrying through the secret passageways as the tense caper unfolds, but Haddix also gives plenty of page time to the kids’ inner musings. Thus readers are ensured a rich mystery-adventure that will activate their brains and sense of empathy.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This sequel never slows in pace, thrusting the characters into new, treacherous mysteries. In this sequel, Haddix explores themes of honesty and love as the children compare their experiences to those in the alternate universe. A perilous, high-action plot—with a cliffhanger.\" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This mystery and science fiction adventure features sleuthing reminiscent of Lemony Snicket’s 'A Series of Unfortunate Events.' Haddix weaves a dystopian tale about government control, prison reform, fair trials, scapegoats, and the importance of believing people are innocent before proven guilty. \" - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePRAISE FOR BOOK 1, THE STRANGERS:\u003c\/strong\u003e  “A satisfying third-person narrative that portrays the complex anxieties and internal lives of close, caring family members grappling with a single set of extraordinary circumstances—separately and together. A secret-stacked, thrilling series opener about perception, personal memories, and the idiosyncrasies that form individual identities.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (starred review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Maintains suspense from the beginning to the cliffhanger ending. 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