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Description
Vanishing Village by Hazel Townson follows Matthew, a boy who moves from a big city to a small country village after his parents divorce. He struggles with the dull rural life and the decreasing local services and amenities. When local children organize a protest against the loss of amenities, Matthew becomes involved in their movement, leading to a dangerous situation.
Quick Summary
A city kid forced to trade skyscrapers for hay bales gets caught up in a village uprising when a mysterious lodger arrives just as the kids' protest over missing amenities turns deadly serious. Kids will love the perfect mix of relatable city-versus-country humor, the rebel spirit of teenagers standing up to boring grown-ups, and the genuine thrills when the peaceful protest explodes into a life-or-death situation. If your kid likes the small-town secrets and pulse-pounding danger in "Holes," they'll devour this story in a single sitting. Ideal for kids in grades 4 through 6 who want a fast, funny, and slightly dangerous adventure.