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Violence
Barely any
Some danger and mild violence in the escape sequences
Language
None
Clean language
Sexual Content
None
No sexual content
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
Themes of deception, discovery, and the terrifying loss of everything you thought was true
What this book is about
Thirteen-year-old Jessie Keyser believes she lives in 1840 Indiana — until her mother reveals the truth: it's actually 1996, and Jessie's village is a living museum. When diphtheria strikes and the children start dying, Jessie must escape into the real world to find help. Haddix's debut novel is a tight, clever thriller.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Revelation of false reality
Children in danger
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