Found is by Margaret Peterson Haddix. The first book in the new The Missing series. Jonas is a thirteen-year-old who has always known he was adopted. A strange letter proclaiming him as "one of the missing" plunges him into a dangerous adventure. He is surrounded by mystery: the involvement of the FBI, more adopted kids also receiving letters, a mysterious plane, and people who appear and disappear at will. The book moves slowly and the excitement doesn't kick in until the end of the story. I realize you must use the first book in a series to set up the story, but this seemed to really drag more than was necessary. Haddix is a wonderful writer and I hope for better from the rest of the series.
Ratings: 6th grade - 6 out of 10.
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