Description

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What if everything you thought you knew about your life was a lie? "Chica desaparecida" is the bestselling mystery young adult novel in Spanish by writer Sophie McKenzie, having sold over 1,000,000 copies.

Lauren is adopted and eager to learn more about her mysterious past. But when she discovers that she might have been kidnapped from her family as a baby, suddenly her life seems like a lie. Could her adoptive parents be responsible for her abduction?

Fleeing her family to uncover the truth, Lauren's journey leads her closer and closer to danger, realizing that someone wants to prevent her from discovering what really happened when she was a baby.

"Chica desaparecida" is the first book released by the queen of young adult thrillers, Sophie McKenzie, and is a must-read for readers yet to discover this modern classic.

"You won't be able to stop reading." — The Independent
"It will keep you gripped for hours." — Sunday Express
"Please read this book: it's brilliant!" — The Guardian
"Brilliantly described, terrifying, and emotional." — The Daily Mirror

About the Author

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She was born and raised in London, where she still lives with her teen son. She has worked as a journalist and magazine editor, but nowadays is a full-time author. She has won multiple awards and has been a finalist twice for the Carnegie Medal. She is a best-selling author.

Praise For…

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'Page-turning' The Independent

'Will have you gripped for hours' Sunday Express

'Please read this book: it is brilliant!' The Guardian

'Whenever I hear the phrase YA thriller I only ever think of one name - and that's Sophie McKenzie. Why? Because noboody does it better' Phil Earle, award-winning author

'Sophie's thrillers are brilliant... you can't stop reading' Robert Muchamore, bestselling author

'Brilliantly described, scary and touching' The Daily Mirror