Remarkables

New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix, the master of cliffhangers, delivers a pulse-pounding mystery perfect for fans of Jacqueline West and Kat Yeh, full of secrets, surprises, and the power of family.

One minute they’re there: laughing and having fun at the house next door. The next minute, the teens are gone. Like magic. Marin can’t believe her eyes. Who are they? Can anyone else see them? What makes them so happy?

Marin is lonely in this new town of hers and eager to figure out more. Then she meets Charley, who reveals that he knows about them, too.

He calls them the “Remarkables.” Charley warns her to stay away from the Remarkables—and him. Charley and Marin both have painful secrets they’re holding on to, but could solving the mystery of the Remarkables help them both?

In addition to building an intriguing world filled with mystery, Haddix also grounds the story with real issues that many children face. Characters deal with the complexities of bullying, the guilt children experience when parents have addiction issues, and the uplifting power found in strong families of all shapes and sizes.

• Unlikely Friendship: Marin is lonely and curious. Charley is secretive and warns her away. But to solve this puzzle, they’ll have to trust each other with their most painful secrets.
• Magical Realism Mystery: One minute, a group of happy teenagers is there—the next, they vanish like magic. A mind-bending puzzle that will keep young detectives guessing until the very end.
• Time Travel Adventure: The secret of the Remarkables isn’t just magic—it’s a doorway to the past, with a tragic history that needs to be understood before it’s too late.
• Tackling Tough Topics: A heartfelt and honest look at the real-life challenges kids face, from dealing with bullying to the complex feelings of guilt surrounding parental addiction.

"Haddix realistically portrays Charlie’s distress at his parents’ addiction and shows how Charlie’s identification with his father leaves him nearly incapable of imagining happiness for himself. Ultimately, Marin discovers that her and Charlie’s role might not be in changing the past but rerouting the future. VERDICT Gripping, heartfelt, thoughtful and fun, Remarkables will delight readers of both tween realism and time-travel fantasy." - School Library Journal (starred review)

“Readers will come for the mystery, stay for the suspense, and linger in the Greystone kids’ world long after the final page. The Strangers will take readers on an amazing ride they will not soon forget.” - Jennifer Nielsen, author of The Traitor’s Game and The Ascendance Trilogy

“A highly suspenseful, delightfully clever thriller with a tinge of creepiness. Give yourself a few hours to calm down after you finish this gem!” - Lisa McMann, author of the Unwanteds Quests series

“Blending issues that matter to young adolescents with intrigue and a surprise ending, Haddix proves why she’s a master of middle-grade fiction.” - Kirkus Reviews

“This well-paced blend of mystery and fantasy will have young fans flipping pages all the way to the epilogue in search of answers. This stand-alone will intrigue her new generation of fans.” - Booklist

“As ever, Haddix plots her satisfying mystery with careful touch points and reveals. But it is her smart exploration of the past’s legacy and sensitively painted family dynamics—from Marin’s exhausted but joyful parents to Charley’s difficult family story—that make this story remarkable.” - Publishers Weekly

“The power of family bonds is a strong theme in this novel, and while there’s serious introspection on the causes of addiction, the story ends on a reassuring note. The Remarkables may just be a hopeful vision from the future rather than the past, and ‘isn’t it better to think about working toward a good future than trying to change the past?’” - Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

Praise for Greystone Secrets: The Strangers: “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.” - Shannon Messenger, author of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series

“With more twists than a spiral staircase, The Strangers 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.” - Amie Kaufman, author of the Elementals series

“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.” - John David Anderson, author of Posted and Ms. Bixby’s Last Day