Description

This is the story of five sisters—Beauty, Mim, Stevie, Fancy, and Autumn—and the man who watches men.

He could be any ordinary man . . . but he's not. Unaware of his scrutiny and his increasingly forbidden thoughts about them, the sisters go on with their ordinary lives—planning, arguing, laughing, and crying—as if nothing bad could ever breach the security of their family.

In alternating points of view, Norma Fox Mazer manages to interweave the lives of predator and prey in this unforgettable psychological thriller.

About the Author

Norma Fox Mazer, who lives in Montpelier, Vermont, has written nearly thirty novels and short-story collections for young adults. Her novels, including Missing Pieces, Out of Control, Girlhearts, and the Newbery Honor Book After the Rain, are critically acclaimed and popular among young readers for their portrayal of teens.

Praise For…

“This well-crafted thriller with mythic undertones...offers readers rewards beyond sensationalism.” — School Library Journal (starred review)

“Gripping and satisfying…Mazer’s strong characterizations and her portrayal of family relationships stand out.” — ALA Booklist (starred review)

“A psychological thriller...[that] ends on a hopeful note with a theme of self-empowerment.” — KLIATT (starred review)

“Mazer’s latest novel would give Alfred Hitchcock a run for his money…outstanding.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

“The story is stunning! It is tender, touching, horrifying . . . and brilliantly executed. The characters leap off the page.” — —Marion Dane Bauer, author of the Newbery Honor book On My Honor.

“The Missing Girl is an urgent, daring, compassionate thriller. Put it down — I dare you!” — —Tim Wynne-Jones, award-winning author of The Boy in the Burning House.