Long Lost
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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 2021 · Est. 6 hour read

Long Lost

By Jacqueline West

A mysterious book blurs reality, leading Fiona to uncover secrets in a town of restless spirits.

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288 pages· 52,546 words· Est. 6 hour read
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Fiona, feeling isolated after moving to a new town, discovers a mysterious book in a library mansion. As she reads, eerie parallels emerge between the book's story and her new surroundings. With the help of quirky locals, Fiona delves into the town's secrets, where danger and unexpected allies await. Can she unravel the mystery before it consumes her? And what role does her seemingly indifferent sister play in this haunting tale?

From the publisher

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.

At a glance
Format
Pages
288
Words
52,546
Reading age
9–12
Audience
Middle Grade
Lexile
~731L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about siblingsBooks about familyBooks about ghostsBooks about books and libraries
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The parent guide

What families may want to know

Every family reads differently. These are the concepts our editors noticed in this book — worth seeking out for some readers, worth knowing about for others. The list isn't exhaustive, but it's a spoiler-light head start.

Scary Villains and Characters

This is a scary story, and a central character is a black hooded figure in the woods.

What readers & critics say

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This was quite a gripping story. Couldn't put it down and had to stay up late to finish it. Fairly scary.

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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.7
F&P level
~Q
AR points
8
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
511573
Publication
Published
May 18, 2021
First published
May 11, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780062691750

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