The Strangers

Greystone Secrets, Book 1

By: Margaret Peterson Haddix

Narrated by: Jorjeana Marie

New York Times best-selling author Margaret Peterson Haddix takes listeners on a thrilling adventure filled with mysteries and plot twists aplenty in this absorbing series about family and friendships. Perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The City of Ember!

What makes you you?

The Greystone kids thought they knew. 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. They’ve been a happy family, just the three of them and their mom.

But 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. The other kids share their same first and middle names. They’re the same ages. They even have identical birthdays. Who, exactly, are these strangers?

Before 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. Morales and her daughter, Natalie. But puzzling clues left behind lead to complex codes, hidden rooms, and a dangerous secret that will turn their world upside down.

Praise for The Strangers:

"A secret-stacked, thrilling series opener about perception, personal memories, and the idiosyncrasies that form individual identities." (Publishers Weekly)

• Winter 2018-2019 Kids' Indie Next List Pick
• Indie Best Seller
• Time for Kids Book Club: Top 10 Summer Reads
• PW Best Books 2019
• Texas Bluebonnet Award List 2020-2021
• 2020 LITA Excellence in Children’s and Young Adult Science Fiction Notable Book: The Eleanor Cameron Notable Middle Grade Books List

©2019 Margaret Peterson Haddix (P)2019 HarperCollins Publishers

Good book bad ending

It had a vary bad ending. So that is not good it makes the book ok

Interesting story

I was not sure about this book at first but ended up really getting into the story. I enjoyed hearing the different perspectives from the three siblings, and the writing makes you care about the characters and their problems. I thought the story itself could have more details to make the world feel more real, but it is supposed to be a kids book. Overall I enjoyed the book!

The charges in the tones

Loved everything also had many different opinions on weather conditions and weather patterns in different countries and regions!

OMG I LOVE IT

I didnt really think i would like this book but I took a chance and it was Awesome!!! This book gets you wrapped up immediately and you just can't stop listening. I loved all the characters especially Finn.. Everyone loves Finn! Cant wait for the next book.

great middle grade mystery

very long Exposition. satisfying ending but there is obviously a follow up. would recommend for readers ages 7- 13

Great Family Listen

My 9 and 12 year old were hooked. We listen together and really enjoyed cliffhanger when I would turn it off right after something big happened and they would just be left to wonder. We are ready for the next one.

My son rated this book and loved it!

We listened to it every chance we were able. It was a little confusing at first but we were able to understand as it went on. Great narration!

Perfect read aloud!

If you liked "A Wrinkle in Time", this is a your next read, especially if you're looking for something to read with your kiddos. Boys, girls, kids, tweens, grownups, there's something for everyone. An action packed mystery with a twist that made me do a double take. Fast-paced. I couldn't put it down!

Like-able characters, fresh storyline. Looking forward to the next book

Narrator was good, enjoyable fast moving book. Could be for kids and adults. Easy to follow storyline.

great performance!

my family and I listened to this book on a long road trip. at first I thought the ladies voice was annoying but it quickly grew on me. The story is interesting and kept my 5,8,10,12 year olds entertained.