Plot Summary

The Search

Gordon Korman

The Search

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2006

Book Brief

Gordon Korman

The Search

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 2006
Book Details
Pages

138

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

First Publication Year

2006

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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Super Short Summary

The Search by Gordon Korman follows the ongoing adventures from the Kidnapped trilogy. A young individual’s kidnapping prompts a tense pursuit. Their family and friends face challenges while trying to bring them home. The story explores themes of resilience and teamwork within suspenseful and unpredictable circumstances.

Adventurous

Suspenseful

Exciting

Emotional

Hopeful

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Gordon Korman's The Search is praised for its engaging plot and well-developed characters, capturing readers with its suspenseful twists. The book's pacing keeps young audiences hooked, though some critics feel certain conflicts resolve too easily. Overall, Korman delivers a compelling adventure with strong emotional depth, appealing to middle-grade readers.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Search?

A reader who enjoys The Search by Gordon Korman likely enjoys thrilling adventures and mystery. Comparable to fans of The 39 Clues series, they appreciate fast-paced plots and juvenile sleuths. Ideal for middle-grade readers captivated by intrigue and puzzle-solving.

Book Details
Pages

138

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Contemporary

First Publication Year

2006

Audience

Middle grade

Recommended Reading Age

10-14 years

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