Books like Someone Was Watching by David Patneaude
When baby sister Mina vanishes from the river near his summer home, eighth‑grader Chris confronts the unsettling possibility that she did not drown. Determined and resourceful, he searches the surrounding woods and clues left behind, slowly piecing together a kidnapping that could be far more sinister than anyone expected. As the mystery thickens, Chris must rely on his wits, the support of friends, and the strength of family to bring her home.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: David Patneaude
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