The In-Between

A dark, twisty adventure about the forgotten among us and what it means to be seen, from the acclaimed author of The Missing Piece of Charlie O'Reilly.

Cooper is lost. Ever since his father left their family three years ago, he has become distant from his friends, constantly annoyed by his little sister, Jess, and completely fed up with the pale, creepy rich girl who moved in next door and won't stop staring at him. So when Cooper learns of an unsolved mystery his sister has discovered online, he welcomes the distraction.

It's the tale of a deadly train crash that occurred a hundred years ago, in which one young boy among the dead was never identified. The only distinguishing mark on him was a strange insignia on his suit coat, a symbol no one had seen before or since. Jess is fascinated by the mystery of the unknown child-- because she's seen the insignia. It's the symbol of the jacket of the girl next door.

As they uncover more information-- and mounting evidence of the girl's seemingly impossible connection to the tragedy--Cooper and Jess begin to wonder if a similar disaster could be heading to their hometown.

Author: Rebecca K. S. Ansari
Publisher: Walden Pond Press
Published: 01/26/2021
Pages: 320
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 8.30h x 5.80w x 1.40d
ISBN: 9780062916099
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.5
Point Value: 9
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 511604 / In-Between


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2020 pg. 57
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 12/01/2020
Publishers Weekly 11/16/2020
Kirkus Reviews 11/15/2020
Booklist 12/01/2020 pg. 53
Horn Book Magazine 01/01/2021 pg. 97
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2021 - Superior,Well Above Average