In this sequel, Haddix explores themes of honesty and love as the children compare their experiences to those in the alternate universe. Thus readers are ensured a rich mystery-adventure that will activate their brains and sense of empathy." - Booklist "This sequel never slows in pace, thrusting the characters into new, treacherous mysteries.
"Readers will have a ball scurrying through the secret passageways as the tense caper unfolds, but Haddix also gives plenty of page time to the kids' inner musings. A high-stakes adventure full of teamwork with a multifaceted mystery and complex themes." -Kirkus Reviews Praise for Greystone Secrets #1: The Strangers *Winter 2018-2019 Kids' Indie Next List Pick* "A secret-stacked, thrilling series opener." -Publishers Weekly, starred review "An engrossing mystery with a cliff-hanger ending to raise the stakes and delight fans new and old." -Booklist "Maintains suspense from the beginning to the cliffhanger ending. What if she's 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. 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 he's okay. Despite all her brains, Emma can't 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. 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. It's a mirror image, except things are wrong. 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! Until their mother vanished, the Greystone kids-Chess, Emma, and Finn-knew nothing about the other world.
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