Books like Ransom by Lois Duncan
In Lois Duncan’s suspenseful tale, five high school students find themselves kidnapped at an alarming moment. Held captive and held for ransom, the teens and their families must navigate fear, uncertainty, and intrigue to secure their safe return. The story centers on the tension of crime, the resilience of youth, and the urgent search for answers.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lois Duncan
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