Search and Rescue

September 1, 2014

Gr 8 Up-Claire is a 20-something young woman with a nose for news. Her incredible instincts have helped her to become a successful reporter, oftentimes arriving for a scoop before the police. On her way to a dinner date, she senses a major story and is sidetracked. A young girl named Amber has gone missing in the woods. When Claire arrives at the search-and-rescue headquarters, she has a psychic vision of where Amber has been taken. When the squad refuses her help based on "visions," Claire must do whatever it takes to make sure that Amber gets home safe. She is a relatable character, and her psychic ability grows at just the right pace for a short series opener. For new adult readers who prefer hi-lo books and reluctant or struggling teen readers.-Patrick Tierney, Dr. Martin Luther King Elementary School RI

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September 1, 2014

Small-town reporter Claire Abbott is first on the scene when a young person goes missing on a nature trail. Our intrepid journalist has a nose for crime, and she's convinced that Amber Miller has been kidnapped by her ex-boyfriend. But search manager Matt Holden is uninterested in Claire's intuition. Because no one believes her, Claire must investigate on her own. VERDICT This series debut by best-selling Canadian author Anderson-Dargatz (The Recipe for Bees) is an exciting, fast-paced read with plenty of suspense, perfect for a reluctant teen reader or an adult literacy student.

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