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New York Times bestselling author Margaret Peterson Haddix, the master of cliffhangers, delivers a pulse-pounding mystery perfect for fans of Jacqueline West and Kat Yeh, full of secrets, surprises, and the power of family.

One minute they’re there: laughing and having fun at the house next door. The next minute, the teens are gone. Like magic. Marin can’t believe her eyes. Who are they? Can anyone else see them? What makes them so happy?

Marin is lonely in this new town of hers and eager to figure out more. Then she meets Charley, who reveals that he knows about them, too.

He calls them the “Remarkables.” Charley warns her to stay away from the Remarkables—and him. Charley and Marin both have painful secrets they’re holding on to, but could solving the mystery of the Remarkables help them both?

In addition to building an intriguing world filled with mystery, Haddix also grounds the story with real issues that many children face. Characters deal with the complexities of bullying, the guilt children experience when parents have addiction issues, and the uplifting power found in strong families of all shapes and sizes.

But as Marin and Charley team up, they have to wonder: what’s more dangerous—the mystery next door, or the secrets they’re keeping from each other?

Mysterious Neighbors: One minute, a group of teens is laughing next door. The next, they vanish like magic. Marin is determined to find out who they are and how they disappear. An Unlikely Friendship: Lonely in her new town, Marin finds a reluctant ally in Charley, the secretive boy next door who knows more than he’s letting on. Magical Realism for Kids: A compelling blend of a contemporary story about moving with a touch of the unexplained that will keep middle grade readers guessing until the very end. Tackling Tough Topics: A heartfelt exploration of real-world issues like bullying and parental addiction, wrapped in a page-turning mystery.