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Margaret Peterson Haddix
The Missing
The Missing series follows Jonah and Katherine, two kids who discover they are historical figures snatched from their original times. As they try to return people to their correct places in history, they uncover a larger mystery about their own origins and the organization behind the time travel. This middle grade series blends science fiction and mystery with a focus on identity and belonging.
The series follows a chronological order, with each book building directly on the events of the previous one. It is recommended to read them in the published sequence to fully understand the overarching mystery and character development.
The Missing series is a standalone narrative within Margaret Peterson Haddix's body of work and does not directly cross over with characters or plotlines from her other series.
This series is particularly well-suited for middle-grade readers who enjoy historical mysteries, science fiction elements, and stories featuring young protagonists uncovering secrets and navigating complex ethical dilemmas.