SuitabookSeeing and belonging
Marin is lonely in a new town and becomes interested in teenagers whom others may not be able to see.
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Margaret Peterson Haddix - Author
A mysterious, character-focused story about uncertainty over who can see the Remarkables, investigating the unknown, and forming a difficult connection while carrying private pain.
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?
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA mysterious, character-focused story about uncertainty over who can see the Remarkables, investigating the unknown, and forming a difficult connection while carrying private pain.
Marin is lonely in a new town and becomes interested in teenagers whom others may not be able to see.
Charley knows about the Remarkables and warns Marin away, while both characters keep painful secrets.
Marin wants to solve the mystery, while Charley tells her to stay away from the Remarkables and him.
The opening situation may invite discussion of uncertainty and trust: Marin wants answers, while Charley warns her away. The emotional weight of their secrets may merit checking in as you read.
This is a grounded book brief while Suitabook strengthens the analysis: the current material supports only a cautious reading; another book-specific source is still needed.
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