Books like Sabotaged (The Missing #3) by Margaret Peterson Haddix
After rescuing 15th‑century London’s missing children, Jonah and Katherine are called upon once more to assist Andrea, a girl who turns out to be Virginia Dare of the Lost Colony of Roanoke. They believe they can correct history’s misstep, but their mission quickly goes awry. Stranded in a wrong era, they discover Andrea is reluctant to return to the past and learn that their plan has been deliberately sabotaged, heightening the stakes of their time‑travel rescue. The narrative explores historical intrigue, adolescent resilience, and the ethical dilemmas of altering the past, all woven into a fast‑moving adventure.
*A note from the author gives context about Roanoke Colony and Virginia Dare, enriching the reader’s understanding of the historical backdrop.*
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Margaret Peterson Haddix
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