Concealed, Christina Diaz Gonzalez
Concealed, Christina Diaz Gonzalez
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Concealed

Author: Christina Diaz Gonzalez

Narrator: Rebecca Soler

Unabridged: 7 hr 26 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/19/2021


Synopsis

"A twisty thrill-ride that will leave you on the edge of your seat!" — Ally Carter, New York Times bestselling author of The Gallagher Girls series What if you had no name, no past, and no home?Ivette. Joanna. And now: KatrinaWhatever her name is, it won't last long. Katrina doesn't know any of the details about her past, but she does know that she and her parents are part of the Witness Protection Program. Whenever her parents say they have to move on and start over, she takes on a new identity. A new name, a new hair color, a new story.Until their location leaks and her parents disappear. Forced to embark on a dangerous rescue mission, Katrina and her new friend Parker set out to save her parents—and find out the truth about her secret past and the people that want her family dead.But every new discovery reveals that Katrina's entire life has been built around secrets covered up with lies and that her parents were actually the ones keeping the biggest secret of all. Katrina must now decide if learning the whole truth is worth the price of losing everything she has ever believed about herself and her family.

About Christina Diaz Gonzalez

Christina Diaz Gonzalez is the Edgar Award-winning author of Concealed, Moving Target, The Red Umbrella and A Thunderous Whisper. She is the author of the graphic novel Invisible, with Gabriela Epstein. Her books have received numerous honors and recognitions including the Florida Book Award and the Nebraska Book Award. They have also been named the American Library Association's Best Fiction for Young Adults, a Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People, and the International Reading Association's Teachers' Choice. Learn more at christinagonzalez.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Afoma (Reading Middle Grade) on November 01, 2021

Concealed is a engaging middle grade spy book with a clever female protagonist trying to piece together her identity. With a main character on the threshold of her teens and themes suitable for younger readers, this book is perfect for upper middle grade readers and those who are a bit younger. If y......more

Goodreads review by Danielle on August 16, 2021

I went into this book "blindly" and couldn't be happier that I did! This novel is a fun ride the entire way; the plot twists surprised me and felt fresh and the pacing was perfect. This mystery/thriller is more than a suspenseful plot--the family and friend relationships are both heartwarming and br......more

Goodreads review by Maggie on February 02, 2024

Another buddy read with my kiddo. This one reminded me a lot of The Girl's I've Been (Tess Sharp) and Nowhere Girl: A Memoir Of A Fugitive Childhood (Cheryl Diamond).......more

Goodreads review by Akshaya on November 21, 2021

4.5 stars, it was a good book......more

Goodreads review by Patti on September 02, 2024

Fun, action-packed thriller with plenty of twists and surprises to keep you reading.......more


Quotes

Praise for Concealed:"A masterful adventure with an authentic middle-grade voice about the power of identity and the journey to figure out who you really are." — Alyson Gerber, critically-acclaimed author of Taking Up Space"A twisty thrill-ride that will leave you on the edge of your seat!" — Ally Carter, New York Times bestselling author of The Gallagher Girls series"A pitch-perfect, pulse-pounding adventure with unexpected twists." — James Ponti, New York Times bestselling author of City Spies"An action-adventure perfect for today's middle grade reader: techy, twisty, and smart. It's a book that begs to be read without skipping, because each new page brings reveals that change the entire game. Don't miss this one!" — Jake Burt, award-winning author of Greetings From Witness Protection"Gripping. Brimming with knotty twists and eccentric turns." — Kirkus Reviews"Fast and furious." –– School Library JournalPraise for Moving Target:"A grand adventure! The spunky heroine must decipher riddles, follow clues, and make life-or-death decisions. An exciting and entertaining adventure... that will keep readers engaged until the cliffhanger ending and leave them waiting for the next book." — Kirkus Reviews"Gonzalez has created an action-packed mystery... A cliff-hanger ending will keep readers anxiously awaiting the next installment. Fans of Jude Watson's Loot and Chris Grabenstein's Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library will devour this series opener." — School Library Journal"Moving Target is a story with so much of what I love: secret history, ancient relics, a breathtaking pace, and characters I can't help but root for." — Matthew J. Kirby, Edgar Award-winning author of Icefall"Christina Diaz Gonzalez weaves a tight, twisty, heart-in-your-throat adventure that delivers thrill after thrill." — Jude Watson, author of Loot