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Twelve-year-old Igor has spent his life on the run with his family, moving from place to place under different identities. When Igor was five, his father witnessed a terrible crime, and since then, the family has been pursued by a mysterious figure known as the Lizard Man. Now twelve, Igor longs for a normal life and wants to attend school like other children his age.
Quick Summary
When twelve-year-old Igor's father witnesses a crime, his family is forced to run from a shadowy figure called the Lizard Man, turning every day into a high-stakes game of hide-and-seek where the stakes are life and death. Kids will grip the pages tight as Igor navigates a new school while dodging his terrifying pursuer, faces bullies, and desperately wishes for just one normal day. If your kid loves the suspense of "Holes" by Louis Sachar or the determined hero of "The Westing Game," they'll be sucked into Igor's terrifying world. This 4.1 AR level thriller is perfect for kids ages 9-13 in grades 4-8 who crave heart-pounding mysteries with real heart.