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199 pp.
| Farrar |
June, 2009 |
TradeISBN 978-0-374-36333-8$16.95
(4)
YA
Twelve-year-old Nettie Roberts lives in the lap of luxury and has never questioned her circumstances. Then her beloved tutor disappears and Nettie uncovers a cache of dark family secrets, including ties to human trafficking. Gavin's flair for action promises a gripping read, but the mystery soon descends into melodrama and Nettie, saved by convenient helpers, remains unempowered until an abrupt ending.