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In Lois Duncan’s tense thriller, two teenage boys disappear during a camping trip, sparking panic and a surprising demand when a stranger claims one owes $2,000. The younger brother’s sister steps up, offering to repay the debt while she tirelessly hunts for evidence that the missing boy may still be alive. The story weaves mystery and suspense as she navigates danger, doubt, and the urgency of finding someone presumed lost.
First publish date: 1969
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Lois Duncan
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