

Imagine you found out that someone else in the country has your exact same name, is the same age, and was born on the same day as you. Interdisciplinary connections in the fascinating topics of quantum mechanics, the Fibonacci sequence, and cryptology.An opportunity for students to examine the concepts of dystopia and injustice.Exploration of social-emotional topics such as family dynamics, resilience, honesty, and decision making.Strong use of symbolism and imagery that immerses the reader in the story in such a way that they can imagine themselves in the place of the characters.

A story told from the point of view of three different characters, enabling readers to hear the action from three different perspectives.An enthralling mystery that entices the reader to contemplate what makes individuals unique.A high-stakes adventure full of teamwork with a multifaceted mystery and complex themes. “Maintain(s) suspense from the beginning to the cliffhanger ending…. “A secret-stacked, thrilling series opener about perception, personal memories, and the idiosyncrasies that form individual identities.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review 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.
