The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1997
316
Novel • Fiction
Houston, Texas • 1970s
1997
YA
12-18 years
710L
In Joan Lowery Nixon's The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore, Christina Lattimore, a high school junior from a wealthy family, is kidnapped and held for ransom. She manages to escape but finds herself wrongfully accused of orchestrating the kidnapping. Determined to prove her innocence, Christina enlists the help of a supportive newspaper reporter to uncover the true culprits and clear her name. The novel involves kidnapping and wrongful imprisonment.
Suspenseful
Mysterious
Unnerving
Emotional
Dark
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Joan Lowery Nixon's The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore is well-praised for its engaging mystery and strong character development. However, some readers find the plot predictable and the pacing uneven. Targeted towards young adults, the book effectively captures the tension and desperation of the protagonist's situation, making it a solid yet occasionally flawed read.
Fans of suspenseful young adult mysteries like Lois Duncan's Don't Look Behind You or Caroline B. Cooney's The Face on the Milk Carton will relish Joan Lowery Nixon's The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore. This novel grips readers with its tense narrative, making it perfect for those who crave edge-of-the-seat thrillers.
2,704 ratings
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316
Novel • Fiction
Houston, Texas • 1970s
1997
YA
12-18 years
710L
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