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Description
Fifteen-year-old Emma lives with her parents in Edinburgh in what appears to be a close, happy family until a mysterious girl named Eve begins following her around. The two girls discover they look remarkably alike, and as Emma investigates the stranger's identity, she learns that Eve is her half-sister, conceived sixteen years ago when her father was in London. The story follows the family as they deal with this unexpected revelation and the changes it brings to their relationships.
Quick Summary
This book grips readers with a creepy mystery that starts with a strange girl tailing Emily everywhere, then slowly peels back layers of family secrets that will leave jaws dropping. Kids will devour each page trying to figure out who this shadow girl is and what devastating revelation she's hiding about Emily's family past. If your kid loves the mystery and suspense of R.L. Stine's Goosebumps series or the emotional family drama in Judy Blume's tales, they'll be totally hooked. Perfect for kids in grades 6 through 10 who enjoy a good thriller with heart.