SuitabookEleven
Patricia Reilly Giff
- Reading
- Try reading together and pause when Sam encounters documents or frightening dreams; invite your reader to share predictions without needing to solve the mystery straight away.
- Themes
- Identity and family trust: Sam finds a note saying he was kidnapped and wonders whether Mack is really his grandfather. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Reading and asking for help: Sam has always had trouble reading; Caroline loves reading and may help him with the documents. The book’s stance on this remains unclear.
- Worth knowing
- The premise includes a claim that Sam was kidnapped and frightening dreams about escape by boat. These elements may merit a check-in if family separation or suspense is a sensitive topic for your reader.