Pretend She's Here

By Luanne Rice

Book Overview

Mega-bestselling author Luanne Rice returns with a ripped-from-the-headlines story of a girl who is kidnapped by her friend's family.

Emily Lonergan's best friend died last year.And Emily hasn't stopped grieving. Lizzie Porter was lively, loud, and fun -- Emily's better half. Emily can't accept that she's gone.When Lizzie's parents and her sister come back to town to visit, Emily's heartened to see them. The Porters understand her pain. They miss Lizzie desperately, too.Desperately enough to do something crazy.Something unthinkable.Suddenly, Emily's life is hurtling toward a very dark place -- and she's not sure she'll ever be able to return to what she once knew was real.From New York Times bestselling author Luanne Rice comes a breathless, unputdownable story of suspense, secrets -- and the strength that love gives us to survive even the most shocking of circumstances.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 133829850X
• ISBN13: 9781338298505
• Release Date: February 2019
• Publisher: Scholastic Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

Good read :)

Luanne Rice captivated me when I first picked up her books. This one did no different. The story was unlike anything I’ve read before. I think this would best suit older middle school or young high school.