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Greystone Secrets #1: The Strangers
Greystone Secrets #1: The Strangers | Margaret Peterson Haddix
New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix takes readers on a thrilling adventure filled with mysteries and plot twists aplenty in this absorbing series about family and friendships. Perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The City of Ember! What makes you you? The Greystone kids thought they knew. Chess has always been the protector over his younger siblings, Emma loves math, and Finn does what Finn does bestacting silly and being adored. Theyve been a happy family, just the three of them and their mom. But everything changes when reports of three kidnapped children reach the Greystone kids, and theyre shocked by the startling similarities between themselves and these complete strangers. The other kids share their same first and middle names. Theyre the same ages. They even have identical birthdays. Who, exactly, are these strangers? Before Chess, Emma, and Finn can question their mom about it, she takes off on a sudden work trip and leaves them in the care of Ms. Morales and her daughter, Natalie. But puzzling clues left behind lead to complex codes, hidden rooms, and a dangerous secret that will turn their world upside down.
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Rachiiebookdragon
Greystone Secrets #1: The Strangers | Margaret Peterson Haddix
Mehso-so

This book was not what I expected it to be..
It was ok but it is young middle grade, written to be like older middle grade/YA 🤔
I may read the 2nd one but not anytime soon.

3.75/5

Read for:

#PopSugarReadingChallenge2023
#52BookClubReadingChallenge2022

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allureofbeauty
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Went to book club tonight for The Strangers and grabbed the book for next month too.
I had higher hopes for the strangers but I didn‘t super like it. Probably won‘t be continuing with the series.

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Eggs
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What makes you YOU?? The Greystone kids - Chess, Emma, and Finn - thought they knew. They‘ve been a happy family, just the three of them and their mom.
But everything changes when reports of three kidnapped children reach the Greystone kids, and they‘re shocked by the startling similarities between themselves and these complete strangers... I enjoy Margaret P. Haddix books. #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks I'm in love with that cover!!! 3y
Eggs It‘s an accurate graphic for the book‘s action @TheAromaofBooks (edited) 3y
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amber_ldsmom
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OriginalCyn620 📚😊📚 4y
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marissamaddox
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This SF novel written by Margaret Peterson Haddix would be good for a LC. I think the students would be engaged because of the mystery of the book. The book is about siblings who are missing their mother and discover another dimension in hopes to find her. The UDL principle I would select would be highlight patterns, critical features, big ideas, and relationships (3.2) due to the close relationship between the siblings. #ucflae3414su20

marissamaddox I would select ESOL Strategy 9- Teach note-taking strategies: T-lists, time lines etc.- I think it would be beneficial for the student to take notes throughout the book to be able to review once they are finished.
https://haddixbooks.com/book/the-strangers/
Through this link you can access a discussion guide that you could use in the classroom to better understand the novel with your students.
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DrSpalding Late. I have wanted to read this one! I am adding it to my stack. 4y
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Pearrr
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Tamra
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A really big thumbs up and 5 stars from the kids. Every chapter was a cliff hanger that elicited cries of “keep going!” 😄

Needless to say, the next installment has been preordered.

merelybookish Cool cover! 4y
kspenmoll Love the cover! 4y
Tamra @merelybookish @kspenmoll it suits the story perfectly! 4y
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SassenachTheBookWizard
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Time to restart my glitching brain after watching Tiger King

i.z.booknook I loved Tiger King! 😂 one of the craziest things I‘ve ever seen! 😂 4y
SassenachTheBookWizard @TheAliceEvers I'm still recovering. Carole 100% killed her husband 4y
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Tamra
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New read aloud. Characters grade wise are a perfect fit!First three chapters have tickled the curiosity. 🤞🏾🤞🏾

Cathythoughts Great cover ❤️👍🏻 4y
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Tamra
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Not just for me - I‘m hoping it is a fun read aloud. Three children kidnapped, eerily similar to the Greystone siblings. Adventures ensue......

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kgarzon
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#UCFLAE3414F19

(Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix)

This SF would be a great LC novel for students to read. It switches between multiple POVs which allows for multiple character analyses, has an ongoing mystery that students can try to unravel alongside the main characters, and demonstrates the strong bond between family members.

kgarzon https://haddixbooks.com/book/the-strangers/ The author has a discussion guide which includes questions about structure and narrative POVs, character strengths, foreshadowing, etc. It even has fun activities about deciphering codes and planning a protest. 4y
kgarzon UDL Principle 9.1: Promote expectations and beliefs that optimize motivation (assigning specific roles in LCs)

EL Strategy 48: Use group assignments, portfolios, learning journals and non-print options as alternative assessment.
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DrSpalding You could include your author study as a resource as well but as you know, the best resources come from the author themselves and publisher. I am adding this to my stack. I want to read this book. 4y
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kgarzon
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Picked up this book last night and couldn't put it down. I can't wait for the second book in 2020! Emma was my favorite POV ❤️

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TiffanyMichele
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I went into this expecting a thriller and I sort of got it! Yet another fabulous example of “don‘t let expectations rule your reading life”. Seriously. Just sit back and enjoy the ride. The Strangers was a fun and daring adventure. I loved seeing siblings who love each other and protect one another. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

annahenke I have such fond memories of outsiders. I should read more by this author. 5y
TiffanyMichele @annahenke yasss girl. Do it 📖🤓 5y
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Bookgoil
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Just some snuggles and a new MG novel. 😊 #dogsoflitsy #sundaysnuggles

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Slajaunie
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Family secrets and an alternate reality is what you get from this first book of the series. This one is for middle grades and I enjoyed it.

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SoManyBooksNotEnoughTime
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Another great middle grades novel by Margaret Peterson Haddix. As usual, she pairs a unique concept with delightful characters. I absolutely adored Finn. This book leaves you wanting more. I can't wait until the next in the series comes out.

mabell That‘s a great cover! 5y
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TracyReadsBooks
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This very much reminded me of The Mysterious Benedict Society although it has a much faster pace & is much more tightly edited. Full of twists & turns, unexplained coincides, mystery & mayhem, codes, riddles, secrets, hidden passages & more, this book is a nonstop adventure that young readers (middle grade specifically) will surely devour. It‘s also the first in a series so there is more to come. Definitely a good addition to the library.

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TracyReadsBooks
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We‘re back to school tomorrow but there are still a few more hours to enjoy in this lovely spring day—it‘s sunny and in the 70s—and I‘m going to finish up the weekend with middle grade book just in to the library.

Texreader I recognize the LEGO buildings. My husband has built them 5y
Centique The book sounds great and I LOVE the LEGO. 😍😍😍 5y
ShyBookOwl That's Lego? Incredible!! 5y
AllieLovesBooks Awesome picture! 5y
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MidnightBookGirl
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Getting ready to try this caffeinated tea that I got in my new #Sipsby box. Listening to this middle grade read while I work on a report.

alisiakae I like how it matches your mug! 5y
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bookishkai
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SO MANY new books, I don‘t know what to read! First world problems, yes.

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Peddler410
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This book! Comes out on 4/19
The Greystone kids have just learned there is a family nearly identical to them - sharing names and birthdays. Now mom is missing and they a tracking the clues...

Mystery. Alternate universe. Family.

Only downside... I have to wait for book two.

#huggable
#2019middlegrade

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Peddler410
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Starting this now ... due out 4/19

This arc was sent to me from the publisher. So excited!

PurpleyPumpkin Love that cover!👍🏽 5y
MrsGreen Nice! 5y
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