
In the end, a carefully orchestrated event brings the trio, 33 of the other 34 missing babies, one of the witnesses, and those responsible for what happened together for an intriguing end. However, Chip, with the help of Jonah’s sister, Katherine, draws Jonah back into the fold. When Jonah learns their names are on a survivors list, he resists going further. The FBI’s involvement is revealed early into their investigation. Thirteen years after an unscheduled plane lands with only babies on board, Jonah and his best friend, Chip, receive strange letters in the mail telling them they are among the missing. SPOILER ALERT:The ending is not given away, but spoilers are included in the review below. While intended for ages 8-12, the plot is skillfully woven in a way that all readers will find enjoyable. A mysterious event and its cover up launch the reader on a journey to discover the truth, where adoption and family are central themes. It is a middle-grade science fiction story published in 2008.

“Found” by Margaret Peterson Haddix is the first book in her New York Times Bestselling series The Missing.
