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Description
The gang searches for a kidnapped girl, even in the dark night.
Quick Summary
If you're looking for a page-turner that keeps you on the edge of your seat, the Sugar Creek Gang series delivers every single time. "Screams in the Night" drops you right into a tense mystery when the gang discovers one of their friends has been kidnapped, and the search unfolds under the cover of darkness the nighttime setting really adds to the suspense and makes it hard to put down. This one's perfect for kids who love adventure mysteries, especially reluctant readers who want something with short chapters and fast pacing that doesn't talk down to them. Parents will appreciate that it comes from a Christian fiction background, so the themes focus on friendship, courage, and doing the right thing, all woven naturally into the story rather than preachy. It's the kind of book that makes you want to find a flashlight and read under the covers. If your kid devours this, they'd probably love other Sugar Creek Gang adventures, or they might also enjoy the Boxcar Children series for similar cozy mystery vibes with that "group of friends solving puzzles" feel.