Book Series · 4 Books

The Missing Books

In order from Found to Caught.

The Missing series is a set of 4 chapter books by Margaret Peterson Haddix, published between 2008 and 2012. Written for ages 8–13, most books run about 340 pages.

Found
Sent
Sabotaged
Caught
Found
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Found
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$858
Book #1 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

Found

By Margaret Peterson Haddix

A vanished plane, mysterious messages, and a time-spanning conspiracy await two teens.

336 pages· 59,009 words· Est. 8 hour read
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Summary: Thirteen years after a mysterious plane appeared with thirty-six babies, Jonah and his friend receive ominous messages. Their search for the truth uncovers a conspiracy that spans time itself. As they delve deeper, they must confront a reality where their origins and the fate of history are intertwined. Will they unravel the secrets of their past before it's too late? This thrilling journey through time challenges everything they thought they knew.
In reading order

The Missing Series

4 books · Published 2008–2012

#1
#1 in Series
Sale price
$858

Found

Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2008

A vanished plane, mysterious messages, and a time-spanning conspiracy await two teens.

#2

Sent

Chapter Book · Ages 10–13 · 2009

Can they rewrite history without sealing their own fate in 1483?

Sabotaged

Chapter Book · 2010

Time-travelers stranded in history must save a lost child before it's too late.

#5

Caught

Chapter Book · 2012

Time travelers face a mother's fierce grip on her daughter's fate.

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Common Questions

How many books are in the Missing series?

There are 4 books in the Missing series. It began with Found in 2008, and the newest book, Caught, was published in 2012.

What order should you read the Missing books in?

Start with Found and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #4.

What ages are the Missing books best for?

The series is best for ages 8–13, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

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