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    Greystone Secrets 2: The Deceivers, by Margaret Peterson Haddix | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze3 Mins Read General
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    Perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The City of Ember! 

    Greystone Secrets 2: The Deceivers is the second book in the series from the master of plot twists, Margaret Peterson Haddix. It’s an excellent choice for tween readers in grades 5 to 6, especially during homeschooling. It’s a fun way to keep your child entertained and engaged while not in the classroom!

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    Book Margaret Peterson HaddixGreystone Secrets 2: The Deceivers

    Written by Margaret Peterson Haddix

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Until their mother vanished, the Greystone kids—Chess, Emma, and Finn—knew nothing about the other world.

    Everything is different there. It’s a mirror image, except things are wrong. Evil. Their mother tried to fix it, but she and an ally got trapped there along with Ms. Morales, their friend Natalie’s mom.

    Now the four kids—brave Chess, smart Emma, kind Finn, and savvy Natalie—are determined to rescue everyone.

    To do so, they have to go back: into the other world, where even telling the truth can be illegal.

    But in such a terrifying place, Chess doubts he can ever be brave enough. Despite all her brains, Emma can’t seem to break the code. With everything spiraling out of control, Finn has to pretend he’s okay.

    And for Natalie, the lies of the other world include some she wishes were actually true. What if she’s gotten so used to lying she no longer knows what to believe?

    The second book in the Greystone Secrets series, The Deceivers, by bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix, continues the twisty and suspenseful story of the Greystone kids and examines the power of the truth—or a lie—to alter lives, society, and even an entire reality.

    Ages 8-12 | Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books | April 7, 2020 | ISBN-13: 978-0062838407

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    About the Author

    Margaret Peterson Haddix grew up on a farm in Ohio. As a kid, she knew two girls who had the exact same first, middle, and last names and shared the same birthday—only one year apart—and she always thought that was bizarre.

    As an adult, Haddix worked as a newspaper reporter and copy editor in Indiana before her first book, Running Out of Time, was published. She has since written more than forty books for kids and teens, including the Greystone Secrets series, the Shadow Children series, the Missing series, the Children of Exile series, and lots of stand-alones. Haddix and her husband, Doug, now live in Columbus, Ohio, where they raised their two kids. You can learn more about her at www.haddixbooks.com.

    Facebook: @harpercollinschildrens and @HaddixBooks | Instagram: @HarperKids, @theshelfstuff, and @haddixbooks | Twitter @HarperKids and @mphaddix\

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    44 Comments

    1. Carol Luciano on April 7, 2020 1:25 am

      Thank you Bianca for introducing us to a new Author, for me at least. Sounds like an entertaining & suspenseful read. Be safe.

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      • Kelly Kriefall on April 7, 2020 6:28 am

        Books transport our children to places they would never know. I consider reading to be a mini vacation.

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    2. Carol Luciano on April 7, 2020 1:27 am

      The pinterest link has works but can’t post it. I think it’s because there’s no picture. It says something is wrong .

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    3. Linda Gawthrop on April 7, 2020 3:05 am

      Enjoy books showing how kids can work together to solve problems – thanks for the chance to win a copy. I always share with my community library where I serve on the board. We don’t have a huge book buying budget so I enjoy being able to donate new offerings.

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      • Heidi Butler on April 7, 2020 6:22 am

        What a lovely thing to do!

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    4. Pam Scott on April 7, 2020 6:09 am

      I would love to win the giveaway because I love to read and so do my children. This would be a great book to read to my kids before bedtime.

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    5. Renee Mirsky on April 7, 2020 6:10 am

      Trying this again as not sure if first attempt at comment went through. Hit wrong button along the way. As to the book it sounds like a brilliant one full of many twists and turns and would love to win a copy!

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      • renee mirsky on April 8, 2020 4:53 am

        A story with much suspense!

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    6. Danielle Hammelef on April 7, 2020 6:13 am

      This is one of my favorite authors so I can’t wait to read this book.

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    7. Linda G on April 7, 2020 6:30 am

      I would love to give this to my grandson, I’m sure he would really enjoy reading it.

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    8. Shari Sawyers on April 7, 2020 6:59 am

      I read the first Greystone Secrets book, The Strangers, not long ago. It is on our Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List, and I have enjoyed Haddix’s books before. This series promises to be full of suspense, intrigue, and plot twists!
      Thanks for the chance to win a copy!

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    9. Donna L Holder on April 7, 2020 7:40 am

      to give to my nephew. we have a collection started

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    10. Anne on April 7, 2020 7:54 am

      Amazing and captivating story which my grandsons would enjoy and treasure.

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    11. Rita Wray on April 7, 2020 8:15 am

      I think my grandson would love it.

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    12. Andrea Carroll on April 7, 2020 8:24 am

      My students would love this book… Margaret Peterson Haddix is a favorite author and we read her books a lot.

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    13. Lynnette Allen on April 7, 2020 8:26 am

      Margaret Peterson Haddix is one of the best authors of middle grade suspense and mystery. I have most of her books in my elementary library. I would love to add this title to my collection.

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    14. Will on April 7, 2020 9:46 am

      Sounds like a cool book!

      The link in the “Giveaway Rules” section is bad though. I think it is because it is trying to go to …./2020/03/…. instead of …./2020/04/….
      (Of course, that is HERE, so why do you need to click on it?!) 🙂

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    15. Barbara Lima on April 7, 2020 9:52 am

      My grand daughter would love this book!

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    16. Carl on April 7, 2020 10:10 am

      This sounds like a wonderful concept. I bet this series will become very popular. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.

      Reply
    17. Marilyn on April 7, 2020 12:17 pm

      I would love to win this book to give to my sister for her birthday.
      Marilyn

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    18. Jeane Campbell on April 7, 2020 12:33 pm

      My daughter is a fifth grade teacher and I have two grandsons who love the books written by Margaret Peterson Haddix. They would get to read them first, then they would be shared with Kim’s students, who are now being home-schooled long distance by Kim. They are all wanting/needing new titles. Thanks for doing this giveaway.

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    19. NANCY on April 7, 2020 2:14 pm

      Sounds like a fantastic read.

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    20. Kathleen K on April 7, 2020 3:35 pm

      My daughter would love the excitement and suspense of this book!

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    21. Jeanna Massman on April 8, 2020 3:15 am

      I love the cover. The colors and design are amazing.

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    22. Sue Leatherman on April 8, 2020 1:03 pm

      I am always looking for great books to recommend to young readers and their parents and relatives! This looks like a winner!

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    23. Antoinette M on April 8, 2020 1:16 pm

      I think my daughter would enjoy this book.

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    24. crista cast on April 9, 2020 3:20 pm

      id love to win this book because I have read other books by this author and love them. Which im sure ill love this one as well.

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    25. LEAH SHUMACK on April 9, 2020 10:23 pm

      My daughter and I both enjoyed The City of Embers books! I’m sure that we would enjoy this series too!

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    26. Anne Perry on April 12, 2020 6:20 am

      My son would love to read this adventure book.

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    27. Nancy Jachcik on April 13, 2020 12:21 pm

      Would love to win this for my grandchildren who are both avid readers.

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    28. Marilyn G. Katz on April 13, 2020 12:30 pm

      This book looks so good. Perfect for my grandchildren.

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    29. Sandra Watts on April 14, 2020 10:05 am

      I think my grand kids would like it.

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    30. apple blossom on April 14, 2020 7:42 pm

      Love to win this book to add to my classroom library. thanks

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    31. Shirley Younger on April 15, 2020 7:24 am

      If I win, I would give this book to my neighbor who has 3 children home from school because of the virus

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    32. charlotte on April 17, 2020 6:16 am

      I would like to win this giveaway because my grandchildren would love to read this since they are quarantined!

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    33. gloria patterson on April 18, 2020 3:04 pm

      Would give this to my great niece (after I have read it 🙂 ) She loves her books and I want her to have all that she can get

      Reply
    34. Barbara on April 19, 2020 8:01 am

      My nephew is an avid reader and I think he would enjoy this. He is brave and loves to solve problems.

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    35. LeAnn Harbert on May 2, 2020 2:03 pm

      I want this for my granddaughters to read.

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    36. Susan P. on May 2, 2020 10:05 pm

      For my fan of A Wrinkle in Time and The City of Ember!

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    37. Debra Branigan on May 3, 2020 12:35 pm

      I am excited to have the chance to win this because it is the perfect read for my granddaughter. Margaret Peterson Haddix is a favorite author of mine (I taught middle school English), and I will be checking out the new series.

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    38. Esperanza Gailliard on May 3, 2020 8:45 pm

      My son Eli would love this and would make his day~

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    39. vera wilson on May 12, 2020 1:48 pm

      Thanks got the email I was a winner and sent the requested info. Looks like a nice one.

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      • Bianca Schulze on May 12, 2020 6:48 pm

        You’re welcome and congratulations! A copy will be on the way very soon. Enjoy!

        Reply
    40. vera wilson on May 23, 2020 9:10 pm

      Received my book today. Know it will be enjoyed. Thanks so much.

      Reply
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