About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their teenager feels isolated by their own unique talents or is struggling to trust their gut instincts in social situations. Lois Duncan, a master of suspense, tells the story of Karen Connors, a girl with the 'gift' of finding missing children through psychic visions. While the plot involves kidnapping and danger, the core emotional journey is about a young girl learning to accept a part of herself that she initially fears and finds embarrassing. This book explores the weight of responsibility that comes with being different and the courage needed to stand up for one's truth even when adults are skeptical. It is an excellent choice for readers aged 12 and up who enjoy high-stakes mysteries that also tackle the internal landscape of growing up and finding one's identity. It normalizes the feeling of being an outsider while providing a gripping, fast-paced survival story.
