The Leaving
Jun 2016 · Bloomsbury Publishing USA
4.0star
14 reviews
Ebook
432
Pages
About this ebook
Six were taken. Eleven years later, five come back--with no idea of where they've been. A riveting mystery for fans of We Were Liars.
Eleven years ago, six kindergartners went missing without a trace. After all that time, the people left behind moved on, or tried to.
Until today. Today five of those kids return. They're sixteen, and they are . . . fine. Scarlett comes home and finds a mom she barely recognizes, and doesn't really recognize the person she's supposed to be, either. But she thinks she remembers Lucas. Lucas remembers Scarlett, too, except they're entirely unable to recall where they've been or what happened to them. Neither of them remember the sixth victim, Max--the only one who hasn't come back. Which leaves Max's sister, Avery, wanting answers. She wants to find her brother--dead or alive--and isn't buying this whole memory-loss story. But as details of the disappearance begin to unfold, no one is prepared for the truth.
This unforgettable novel--with its rich characters, high stakes, and plot twists--will leave readers breathless.
Eleven years ago, six kindergartners went missing without a trace. After all that time, the people left behind moved on, or tried to.
Until today. Today five of those kids return. They're sixteen, and they are . . . fine. Scarlett comes home and finds a mom she barely recognizes, and doesn't really recognize the person she's supposed to be, either. But she thinks she remembers Lucas. Lucas remembers Scarlett, too, except they're entirely unable to recall where they've been or what happened to them. Neither of them remember the sixth victim, Max--the only one who hasn't come back. Which leaves Max's sister, Avery, wanting answers. She wants to find her brother--dead or alive--and isn't buying this whole memory-loss story. But as details of the disappearance begin to unfold, no one is prepared for the truth.
This unforgettable novel--with its rich characters, high stakes, and plot twists--will leave readers breathless.
Ratings and reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Rachel Ly
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September 4, 2016
With the way the author wrote this story, it seemed rushed, especially the ending bit. I feel like everything was just piled on top of one another. Rather than doing that the author could have just made a sequel to the book. With the sequel the author could have explained the actual "leaving" part especially the back story of why the Miranda's father had started everything and how he did it. All in all, the story was rushed and could have had a sequel to straighten thing out a bit more.
kibibi kelly
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July 16, 2017
Appropriate for middle school/freshman literature. Suspenseful plot but a weak conclusion. Seemed to be waiting for a much more dynamic ending than you are served. Too many unanswered questions. I kept reading expecting to have endured some annoying character development for the sake of some thrilling revelations. Not so much.
Ayrica Blystone
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November 11, 2016
It had opportunities to go in so many better directions. It was an easy read, with a lot of untapped potential.
About the author
Tara Altebrando is the author of several middle grade and teen novels, including Roomies, an ALA 2014 Best Fiction for Young Adults pick, co-written with Sara Zarr. She lives in New York City with her family.
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