Greystone Secrets: The Strangers

When a news report announces that there has been a kidnapping and describes the children who have disappeared, the Greystone children are shocked by the similarities between them and these kidnapped kids. And when their mother suddenly abandons them, they are left only with mysterious clues and encrypted messages that they must solve to find her and the kids. The first book of a series, this suspenseful science fiction story is riddled with confusion and mystery. Topics such as parallel universes, the effects of decision making, and the trust of authorities may be explored with middle-grade students. The book may facilitate an exploration of the mystery and science fiction genres, and it may lend itself to discussions about safety, grief, and fear.