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In Margaret Peterson Haddix’s suspenseful tale, Kira, a typical teenage girl, is thrust into a perilous world when she relives separated memories during a hypnotic session. The experiences hint at a hidden past of kidnapping and espionage tied to the Cold War era. As Kira and her mother face mounting danger, the story explores the fragile bond between parent and child, the power of memory, and the chilling influence of hidden computers and surveillance.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Margaret Peterson Haddix
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