Found (The Missing Book 1) by Margaret Peterson Haddix

Posted on May 6, 2008 by thereadingzone

Anyone who knows me has heard me sing the praises of Margaret Peterson Haddix. Her Shadow Children series has hooked many reluctant readers and turned them into voracious readers in my classroom. When I saw that she was beginning a new series, I was very excited. I just finished reading Found (The Missing) and I LOVED it. The plot is difficult to summarize without giving away too much, but I will try.

A plane that appears out of nowhere. Thirty-six babies mysteriously on the plane. No pilot, not crew, no adult passengers. Then, just as suddenly, the plane disappears.

Thirteen-year-old Jonah has always known that he was adopted, and he’s never thought it was any big deal. In fact, his parents spend more time thinking about it than he does (hence their bookshelves full of “adoption books). That all changes when he and his friend, Chip, also adopted, start receiving strange, anonymous letters. The first one says, “You are one of the missing.” The second one says, “Beware! They’re coming back to get you.”

Jonah, Chip, and Jonah’s sister, Katherine, are plunged into a mystery that involves the FBI, a possible baby- smuggling operation, that same airplane that appeared out of nowhere — and maybe even ghosts. The kids discover they are caught in a battle between two opposing sides that want very different things for Jonah and Chip’s lives.

This series promises to be just as good, if not better, than Shadow Children . The Missing is a pageturner with twists and turns you will never see coming. The next book isn’t due out until Spring 2009 and I am already dying to read it! Margaret Peterson Haddix is sure to draw in many more reluctant readers with this speculative fiction series. I can’t sing its praises enough!!

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76 Responses

  1. Amy S., on May 7th, 2008 at 7:54 pm Said:

    Cool. I really like the stand alone Double Identity, too. I’m going to pick this up soon. Maybe I’ll save it for Mother Reader’s 48 Hour challenge though.

    Thanks for the rec.

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  2. Ruth, on May 10th, 2008 at 5:40 pm Said:

    My kids LOVE Haddix. I will look for this for my classroom. Thanks for the review!

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  3. Framed, on May 10th, 2008 at 5:54 pm Said:

    I haven’t read anything by Haddix, but I’m adding this one to my TBR list. Thanks for the recommendation.

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  4. Saturday Review of Books: May 10, 2008 at Semicolon, on May 16th, 2008 at 11:55 pm Said:

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  6. Lost and Found, on September 24th, 2008 at 6:39 pm Said:

    I read this book in 4 hours. I just couldn’t stay away from it! I recommend this book

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  7. Alyssa, on September 25th, 2008 at 8:08 pm Said:

    I LOVE THIS BOOK! Read it. A greal
    page turner.

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  8. Giuliano, on September 27th, 2008 at 7:23 pm Said:

    FOUND WAS AWESOME BUT THE ending was kind of sad I CAN’T WAIT UNTIL BOOK 2

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  9. se_kelly, on October 2nd, 2008 at 6:28 pm Said:

    This book is really good. I am 12 yrs. old and am doing a report on it. It took me 1 day to read it.

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  10. Shantel, on October 5th, 2008 at 5:04 pm Said:

    AMAZING
    got finished with it a few minutes ago
    is there a book 2?

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  11. Shantel, on October 5th, 2008 at 5:07 pm Said:

    MUST READ BOOK!

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  12. aig_shannon, on October 16th, 2008 at 7:13 pm Said:

    i just finished this book and i love it it took me a full 48 hours to finish because i couldnt get enough of iti i am so thrilled about the 1 coming out in spring of 2009 ide reccommend this to ppl who love suspenseful/sci-fi books

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  13. Polar Bear Cowgirl, on October 26th, 2008 at 6:11 pm Said:

    This was an AMAZING book!!… but the ending sucked!! When is book 2 coming out? or is it already out? or will there be a book 2? If there isnt a book 2… I WILL DIE!!! this book is a must read!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  14. Garry, on October 28th, 2008 at 7:47 pm Said:

    This book was really a page turner for me. and that shows on Haddix. I look forward to reading the series

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  15. Haley, on October 31st, 2008 at 12:56 pm Said:

    I just bought this book last night. I started reading it this morning at 8:00. It is 11:55 right now and I just finished it. It was one of the best books i have ever read. I can’t wait till book 2 comes out next spring.

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  16. Leabeen, on November 3rd, 2008 at 8:18 am Said:

    This is the best book that i have ever read! Haddix’s book’s are amazing and this is my favorite! I can’t stand waiting for the second book!

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  17. Leabeen, on November 3rd, 2008 at 8:19 am Said:

    I JUST CANNOT WAIT!!!!!!!!!!
    :-)

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  18. Bella, on November 4th, 2008 at 11:06 pm Said:

    I READ THIS BOOK IN ABOUT 5 HOURS OR LESS! THIS THRILLING PAGE TURNER IS WELL WRITTEN! I CAN’T WAIT TILL BOOK 2! I COULD RELATE TO THIS BOOK VERY WELL BEING ADOPTED! I RECOMMEND THIS BOOK TO ALL! PARTICULLY ADOPTED CHILDREN!

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    • mom to adopted kids, on October 3rd, 2009 at 8:43 pm Said:

      why would you recommend this to adopted children?> why do adopted kids need to walk around thinking they were stolen and bought?

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  19. boo boo, on November 6th, 2008 at 10:35 am Said:

    I loved this book I suggest it to everyone to read. Especially read it if you are adopted like I am this is a really good book.

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  20. sid, on November 11th, 2008 at 11:08 pm Said:

    this book rocks!

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  21. akie, on November 13th, 2008 at 8:57 pm Said:

    this book made me want to read

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  22. hos, on November 14th, 2008 at 8:29 pm Said:

    i love this book so mutch i want it to be a movie

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  23. hi hi dude, on November 15th, 2008 at 11:23 am Said:

    that is a great book.
    The ending is scary!
    LOVED IT :)
    LOVED IT :)

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  24. Evan, on November 17th, 2008 at 8:34 pm Said:

    Im gonna see the author soon at my school and shes gonna sign my book. it will be so cool!

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  25. Britton Campbell, on November 17th, 2008 at 11:03 pm Said:

    OH MY GOD! this book was amazing i started reading it yesterday at school but i only got half way through it because my teahcer told me to put it away, but today during school i was two chapters away from being finished but then that same teacher told me she was going to take it away but i yelled at her and told her she wasnt alowed to take it and i got 2 weeks worth of detention which sucks but i got to keep my book which i finished when i got home so YAY!!! :D :D :D

    it’s that awsome
    and yes it was DEFANTILY worth it!

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  26. Amber Terry, on November 18th, 2008 at 6:56 pm Said:

    whats the next book in the seres?

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  27. kekekekkee, on November 21st, 2008 at 10:34 pm Said:

    The next book is called THE MISSING BOOK 2 SENT

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  28. kekekekkee, on November 21st, 2008 at 10:35 pm Said:

    IT COMES OUT NEXT YEAR

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  29. kekekekkee, on November 21st, 2008 at 10:36 pm Said:

    I THINK MAY OR AUGUST I DONT KNOW

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  30. Crystal, on November 24th, 2008 at 6:31 pm Said:

    I’m not finished reading it, but so far its exciting!

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  31. brady, on November 25th, 2008 at 10:37 pm Said:

    i am not done reading it…but so far i think it may be the best book right next to “A Child Called It”.

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  32. Hallie, on November 26th, 2008 at 4:55 pm Said:

    Hey I loved reading this book. It was so good. I am 12 and I still liked it a lot. I can’t wait till the next 1!

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  33. Hallie, on November 26th, 2008 at 5:00 pm Said:

    yeah

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  34. amber, on November 30th, 2008 at 12:44 pm Said:

    im 12 and i loved found! i hated the ending though i wish it went on…i am dieing for the 2nd book to come out i wana read it soo bad…

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  35. Tegan, on November 30th, 2008 at 11:54 pm Said:

    will there be a found book 2 because i dont see one and i really liked the found book and if there already is a book 2 of it please let me know thanks

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  36. best fan, on December 3rd, 2008 at 9:01 pm Said:

    ya i really want to find out about book two

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  37. bookworm, on December 7th, 2008 at 1:42 pm Said:

    really good book!! cant wat 4 #2 ending kinda confusing

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  38. Spinnex, on December 13th, 2008 at 2:15 pm Said:

    I mean I read the book in nine hours

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  39. emily, on December 24th, 2008 at 2:37 pm Said:

    OMG lol ok im thirteen, but in 8th grade not seventh so its a tad bit diff, but still i absolutley loved this book! read it in about 3 hours, and seriously, next to the twilight series and the secrets of the imortal nicholas flamel, im loving this! i cannot wait for SENT to come out! ugh the susspense is KIIIIILLLINGG me!!!!

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  40. emily, on December 24th, 2008 at 2:38 pm Said:

    IF THIS IS A MOVIE I AM SOO AUDITIONING FOR HIS SITER!! lol

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  41. sasha, on December 24th, 2008 at 10:45 pm Said:

    I bought it from a book fair at school and read it already andits awsome total page turner

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  42. steve, on December 31st, 2008 at 3:19 pm Said:

    this book was ausome first thing i did when i finished was go on my comp and try to find to find the second book.

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  43. blah, on January 4th, 2009 at 4:13 pm Said:

    best book ever.

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  44. Zachary, on January 7th, 2009 at 9:14 pm Said:

    Please go read this book, I am doing a report on it as well but I absolutely loved it. I can recommend the arm of the starfish by l’engle to those who liked this. It featured a teen in a sticky situation and was every bit as good as this book. read both NOW! You will be thrilled, I personally know it. Do yourself a favor.

    Another great read I have found was the revenge of the forty seven samurai, better for those who like historical fiction. Happy Reading!

    GO READ ‘EM KNOW I could not create words to praise these books. I will never forget how great they are.

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  45. makyla denham, on January 8th, 2009 at 1:40 am Said:

    i love the book!

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  46. makyla denham, on January 8th, 2009 at 1:42 am Said:

    dear Margaret peterson,
    i absoutley love the book the missing book 1

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  47. Kyra, on January 13th, 2009 at 10:54 pm Said:

    I just finished reading it its the best best best book ever thats unusiwle for me!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  48. Alyson, on January 24th, 2009 at 9:05 pm Said:

    hey!! im reading this book rite now and it is realllyyyy good!!! i cant wait for this new series to take off like her chadow children series!!! those were really good 2!!!

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  49. agtrgtrg, on January 26th, 2009 at 8:24 pm Said:

    not as good as the shadow children series, but not bad

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  50. katie, on January 28th, 2009 at 11:29 am Said:

    I CANNOT wait for the next book to come out
    It was awesome

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  52. kemet, on February 6th, 2009 at 8:54 am Said:

    This is the best book ever. I’m on chapter 23 I heard the ending is sad :( But Its the best book ever
    I need to get the second book
    :) :) :) :) :)

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  53. ariel, on February 7th, 2009 at 3:32 pm Said:

    omg this is such an amazing book but when i got to the end it just came to a dead end a complete stop i want to know if there is another book coming soon i really want to know what happens to jonah, chip and kathrine

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  54. Tim, on February 9th, 2009 at 8:56 pm Said:

    A really good page turner! cant wait till book2 comes!

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  55. Starrr 10 year old, on February 15th, 2009 at 9:52 am Said:

    The book was awesome!!!!!!!!!!

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  56. jack, on February 15th, 2009 at 7:45 pm Said:

    I loved it. The ending was my favorite part. I reccommeded it to my friends!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  57. Bob, on February 15th, 2009 at 7:47 pm Said:

    This is the best book ever! I also love Margaaret Peterson Haddix’s Shadow Children series! She is my favorite author and I have read all her books!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  58. Ashley, on February 17th, 2009 at 12:43 am Said:

    i thought this book was really really good can’t wait to read the next book :D

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  59. Lauren, on February 23rd, 2009 at 9:07 am Said:

    I love this book it rocks your socks off I can’t wait for the next one!!<3

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  60. Carolyn, on February 26th, 2009 at 12:32 pm Said:

    Omg i love this book im only on chapter 2 so far but its so exciting because u never know whats gonna happen…I found this book in my school library.Im in Fith grade and my mom though this would be a good book for me because i get in truble alot so she though it would keep me out of truble and it has :} LOVE IT

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  61. greg, on March 9th, 2009 at 7:50 pm Said:

    Found is a great book. I finished it a while a go , but the end is a thriller. I reccamend it for all ages.

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  62. bleep bloop, on March 17th, 2009 at 12:54 am Said:

    the book is BORING

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  63. Slowmo, on April 8th, 2009 at 9:50 pm Said:

    A MUST READ BOOK

    My favroite ever im not even a big reader but until my brother got me to finally say yes to reading this book i was hooked cant wait to get book 2 (SENT) very exited. i saw the cover of it on this website its like a castle and everything i dont really care much for castles but you get my point. Get it you will love the book give it a chance.

    *****http://s.wordpress.com/wp-includes/images/smilies/icon_smile.gif

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  64. Sara, on April 12th, 2009 at 9:48 am Said:

    Heyy, do any of u know if the second book is out yet? Alot of ppl say it’s not coming out till spring 2009 but it is spring 2009 and i dont know if it’s out yet.. i rlly ant to get th next book!!!!!!!

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  65. Katie, on April 14th, 2009 at 5:48 pm Said:

    A wonderful mystery book!!!!!
    Best book i have ever read!!!
    thank you for writing it!!!!!!!!!!

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  66. bradley, on April 24th, 2009 at 5:47 pm Said:

    i just started this book but i love it.after i finishthis one im getting sent.this is the first bok ive read by margaret peterson

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  67. Joey, on April 26th, 2009 at 10:45 am Said:

    i read the book. it turns out tachyon is something that travels at the speed of light. chip and jhonah, as you guessed, were on the planse.

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  68. Cheyenne, on May 26th, 2009 at 11:22 am Said:

    i loved this book i read it for one of my classes for school and me not reading very many book s and cant get into them i finally found a book i absoultly loved and cant wait for the second one to come out

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  69. dborck, on June 8th, 2009 at 8:09 am Said:

    I too loved this one. I can’t keep it on the shelves with my middle school kids. http://dborck.wordpress.com

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  70. Flyer, on August 4th, 2009 at 1:15 pm Said:

    I loved this book. It was one of the best books I have ever read. My cousin is also a fan. I read the last 100 pages in an hour. It was superior!

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  71. Katie, on August 30th, 2009 at 4:49 pm Said:

    I love this book, it was one of my sunshine state books (15 wonderful books picked out each year to help kids have a goal in reading, in Florida) and just fell in love with it. Got caught in the first chapter, now I really want the second one.

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  72. Taylor, on September 14th, 2009 at 4:06 pm Said:

    I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!! MUST READ FULL OF SUSPENSE AND ACTION!!!!GREAT MYSTERY I READ IT IN 3 HOURS!!!!! GREAT PAGE TURNER

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  73. Taylor, on September 14th, 2009 at 4:07 pm Said:

    I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!!! MUST READ FULL OF SUSPENSE AND ACTION!!!!GREAT MYSTERY I READ IT IN 3 HOURS!!!!! GREAT PAGE TURNER!!!!!

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  74. maddie, on September 21st, 2009 at 9:09 pm Said:

    i love love love love love found. i get so attched to ther book. i hate it when i leave it at school. it is way to good. read it if you haven’t. trust me its a good book.

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  75. janell, on November 9th, 2009 at 10:20 am Said:

    i love love love love love love!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the book found it is such a good book i cant put it downi dont like it when i leave it at school i get soooooo mad if you havent read it trust me its a really good book and you should read it too and youlol love it

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