Books like The Kidnappers by Willo Davis Roberts
In Willo Davis Roberts’ juvenility‑friendly tale, eleven‑year‑old Joey is known for exaggerating, yet he insists he witnessed the kidnapping of the class bully while they were at their expensive New York City private school. As the word spreads, Joey must navigate the disbelief of his teachers, the resentment of his peers, and the shadows of a city that keeps secrets in its wealthy streets.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Willo Davis Roberts
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