Books with title Spencer and the Lost and Found Box

Fans of Lucy Christopher’s Stolen, Caroline B. Cooney’s The Face on the Milk Carton, and Natasha Preston’s The Cellar will be captivated by this twisty psychological thriller about an abducted girl who finally returns home to her family—but is she really who she claims to be? THE LOST When six-year-old Laurel Logan was abducted, the only witness was her younger sister, Faith. Since then, Faith’s childhood has revolved around her sister’s disappearance—from her parents’ broken marriage and the constant media attention to dealing with so-called friends who only ever want to talk about her missing sister. THE FOUND Now, thirteen years later, a young woman is found in the front yard of the Logans’ old house, disoriented and clutching the teddy bear Laurel was last seen with. Can her sister finally be back? Faith always dreamed of her sister coming home; she just never believed it would happen. But soon a disturbing series of events leaves Faith increasingly isolated from her family and paranoid about her sister’s motives. Before long, Faith begins to wonder if it’s the abduction that’s changed her sister, or if it’s something else. . . . “An intriguing story from start to finish.” —Kirkus Reviews “Clarke’s true success lies in crafting a realistic and haunting story of two young women who redefine what it means to be sisters.” —PW “This mystery will have wide appeal and keep teens riveted.” —SLJ “A compelling story with sympathetic and credible characters.” —The Bulletin

Fans of Lucy Christopher’s Stolen, Caroline B. Cooney’s The Face on the Milk Carton, and Natasha Preston’s The Cellar will be captivated by this twisty psychological thriller about an abducted girl who finally returns home to her family—but is she really who she claims to be? THE LOST When six-year-old Laurel Logan was abducted, the only witness was her younger sister, Faith. Since then, Faith’s childhood has revolved around her sister’s disappearance—from her parents’ broken marriage and the constant media attention to dealing with so-called friends who only ever want to talk about her missing sister. THE FOUND Now, thirteen years later, a young woman is found in the front yard of the Logans’ old house, disoriented and clutching the teddy bear Laurel was last seen with. Can her sister finally be back? Faith always dreamed of her sister coming home; she just never believed it would happen. But soon a disturbing series of events leaves Faith increasingly isolated from her family and paranoid about her sister’s motives. Before long, Faith begins to wonder if it’s the abduction that’s changed her sister, or if it’s something else. . . . “An intriguing story from start to finish.” —Kirkus Reviews “Clarke’s true success lies in crafting a realistic and haunting story of two young women who redefine what it means to be sisters.” —PW “This mystery will have wide appeal and keep teens riveted.” —SLJ “A compelling story with sympathetic and credible characters.” —The Bulletin

Fans of Lucy Christopher’s Stolen, Caroline B. Cooney’s The Face on the Milk Carton, and Natasha Preston’s The Cellar will be captivated by this twisty psychological thriller about an abducted girl who finally returns home to her family—but is she really who she claims to be? THE LOST When six-year-old Laurel Logan was abducted, the only witness was her younger sister, Faith. Since then, Faith’s childhood has revolved around her sister’s disappearance—from her parents’ broken marriage and the constant media attention to dealing with so-called friends who only ever want to talk about her missing sister. THE FOUND Now, thirteen years later, a young woman is found in the front yard of the Logans’ old house, disoriented and clutching the teddy bear Laurel was last seen with. Can her sister finally be back? Faith always dreamed of her sister coming home; she just never believed it would happen. But soon a disturbing series of events leaves Faith increasingly isolated from her family and paranoid about her sister’s motives. Before long, Faith begins to wonder if it’s the abduction that’s changed her sister, or if it’s something else. . . . “An intriguing story from start to finish.” —Kirkus Reviews “Clarke’s true success lies in crafting a realistic and haunting story of two young women who redefine what it means to be sisters.” —PW “This mystery will have wide appeal and keep teens riveted.” —SLJ “A compelling story with sympathetic and credible characters.” —The Bulletin

Mimi and Gigi, two charming poodles, are struggling with their sibling relationship. As sisters, they are very different in their looks, personalities, activities, and hobbies. Through a series of events, Gigi's most prized bone is missing, and Mimi is blamed. When the truth is finally revealed, Gigi learns lessons in humility and forgiveness. Meanwhile, Mimi learns self-sacrifice and grace. In the end, they both learn that when you lose what you prize the most, you discover what really matters.

A Tale of Adventure and Friendship.Brian's summer is ruined. His father's construction work is forcing the family to spend the summer at the New Jersey shore. Normally, a vacation at the Jersey shore would be a good thing, but not now, not for a whole summer. All his friends are at home, they had made big plans, and it was going to be an awesome summer. Not anymore.Jenny Mason is the same age as Brian and a local on Long Beach Island. Their paths cross several times during his first week on the island; a skateboarding mishap, a daring ocean rescue, a startling discovery, and a near brush with death, spark an uncertain friendship. From this point their summer takes off. A search for an eighteenth century pirate treasure finds them risking their lives to solve the mystery behind a strangely written key.Brian and Jenny's adventures take place against the back drop of sun-filled days on Long Beach Island; surfing, building friendships, an unusual 4th of July celebration, and hanging out at the beach. The Lost and Found Summer is a story of youth and discovery played out on one of our many barrier islands. A surprise ending foretells the possibility of future exploits for the pair.

Mimi and Gigi, two charming poodles, are struggling with their sibling relationship. As sisters, they are very different in their looks, personalities, activities, and hobbies. Through a series of events, Gigi’s most prized bone is missing, and Mimi is blamed. When the truth is finally revealed, Gigi learns lessons in humility and forgiveness. Meanwhile, Mimi learns self-sacrifice and grace. In the end, they both learn that when you lose what you prize the most, you discover what really matters.