Description
Gone鈥攚ithout a trace.
No one loves a mystery more than Elizabeth MacLeod, author of the award-winning Bones Never Lie and Royal Murder. In her newest book, she presents six compelling stories about some of the world鈥檚 most bewildering disappearances.
Readers will be captivated by such true tales as the Alcatraz prison break, where three dangerous convicts engineered a daring escape. Did they live to see freedom, or did they perish in the icy waters surrounding the prison? And will anyone ever know what happened to the captain and crew of the SS Mary Celeste? In 1872, it set out from New York for Genoa, Italy, but everyone on board disappeared for no apparent reason.
This irresistible combination of suspense and history also serves as an introduction to the advances in technology that may help discover what really happened in each unsolved mystery.
Filled with color photographs, sidebars, and maps, Vanished is the perfect book for kids who love mind-boggling mysteries.
Awards
- Joint winner, Red Maple Non-fiction Honour Book 2017
- Joint winner, Best Books for Kids & Teens, starred selection, Canadian Children鈥檚 Book Centre 2016
- Nominated, Rocky Mountain Book Award nomination 2017
- Runner-up, Eureka! Nonfiction Children鈥檚 Book Awards, Silver, California Reading Association 2016
Reviews
鈥淎mazing stories that will grip your attention cover to cover.鈥�
- My Book Abyss, 03/24/19
鈥淲ith her upbeat tone and curiosity, the author draws readers into each mystery.鈥�
- Quill &鈥圦uire, 03/16
鈥淎 compelling read that makes for a solid purchase.鈥�
- School Library Journal, 05/16
鈥淭he prolific and talented Elizabeth MacLeod will have no trouble drawing readers.鈥�
- Hakai Magazine, 06/10/16
鈥淭he prolific and talented Elizabeth MacLeod will have no trouble drawing readers.鈥�
- Hakai Magazine, 06/10/16
鈥淩eaders will be captivated.鈥�
- Union City Library Blog, 01/09/17