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The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore

Joan Lowery Nixon
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The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1997

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Joan Lowery Nixon

The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1997
Book Details
Pages

316

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Houston, Texas • 1970s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

710L

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Super Short Summary

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

Reviews & Readership

4.1

2,704 ratings

53%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

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.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore?

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.

4.1

2,704 ratings

53%

Loved it

30%

Mixed feelings

17%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

316

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Houston, Texas • 1970s

Publication Year

1997

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

710L

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