Now the four kids-brave Chess, smart Emma, kind Finn, and savvy Natalie-are determined to rescue everyone. Their mother tried to fix it, but she and an ally got trapped there along with Ms. Its a mirror image, except things are wrong. What if shes gotten so used to lying she no longer knows what to believe? The second book in the Greystone Secrets series, The Deceivers, 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- Book Synopsis The second book in the Greystone Secrets series from the master of plot twists, Margaret Peterson Haddix-perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The City of Ember, now available in paperback! Until their mother vanished, the Greystone kids-Chess, Emma, and Finn-knew nothing about the other world. And for Natalie, the lies of the other world include some she wishes were actually true.

With everything spiraling out of control, Finn has to pretend hes okay. Despite all her brains, Emma cant seem to break the code. But in such a terrifying place, Chess doubts he can ever be brave enough. To do so, they have to go back: into the other world, where even telling the truth can be illegal.

'A secret-stacked, thrilling series opener about perception, personal memories, and the idiosyncrasies that form individual identities.About the Book Until their mother vanished, the Greystone kids-Chess, Emma, and Finn-knew nothing about the other world. But puzzling clues left behind lead to complex codes, hidden rooms, and a dangerous secret that will turn their world upside down. Who, exactly, are these strangers?īefore Chess, Emma, and Finn can question their mom about it, she takes off on a sudden work trip and leaves them in the care of Ms. The other kids share their same first and middle names. They’ve been a happy family, just the three of them and their mom.īut everything changes when reports of three kidnapped children reach the Greystone kids, and they’re shocked by the startling similarities between themselves and these complete strangers.

Chess has always been the protector over his younger siblings, Emma loves math, and Finn does what Finn does best-acting silly and being adored. Perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The City of Ember! New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix takes readers on a thrilling adventure filled with mysteries and plot twists aplenty in this absorbing series about family and friendships.

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