From the author of Edgar Award finalist Grit and The Lies They Tell comes a tense, atmospheric novel for fans of E. Lockhart and Marieke Nijkamp, about friendship, truth, and the creeping fears that can't be outrun.

Whenever another kid goes missing in October, the kids in the old factory town of Pender know what is really behind it: a monster out in the marshes that they call the Mumbler.

That's what Clara's new crew tells her when she moves to town. Bree and Sage, who take her under their wing. Spirited Trace, who has taken the lead on this year's Halloween prank war. And magnetic Kincaid, whose devil-may-care attitude and air of mystery are impossible for Clara to resist.

Clara doesn't actually believe in the Mumbler--not like Kinkaid does. But as Halloween gets closer and tensions build in the town, it's hard to shake the feeling that there really is something dark and dangerous in Pender. Lurking in the shadows. Waiting to bring the stories to life.

Author: Gillian French
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Harperteen
Published: 05/21/2019
Pages: 304
Weight: 0.8lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.80w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9780062803337
Audience: Young Adult

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.4
Point Value: 10
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 503243 / Missing Season


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2019
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2019
School Library Journal 04/01/2019 pg. 90
Booklist 04/01/2019 pg. 68
Publishers Weekly 06/10/2019

About the Author
French, Gillian: -

Gillian French is the author of The Lies They Tell, The Missing Season, and Edgar Award finalist Grit, which was an Indie Next List pick and received starred reviews from Kirkus Reviews and ALA Booklist. She holds a BA in English from the University of Maine and lives in Maine with her husband and sons. www.gillianfrench.com.