Previously reviewed: Diamond Willow by Helen Frost, Cybils Middle Grade Fiction Finalist 2008. Written in spare language that perfectly evokes the angst of the experiences it depicts, Hidden is a gem. I hope you read it, then we can talk about how cool it is, okay? It goes on sale (I was given a proof to review).

Because Helen Frost has hidden another poem within the poems of the book, (sort of a reverse acrostic? she invented the form herself) where some of the last words in one set of poems is another poem.

Okay, so I read it - it reads very quickly, 142 pages and stanza breaks aplenty - and then I read the author's Notes on Form and I was amazed all over again. And you may think, 'could I ever give a book about kidnapping to a/my child?' well I would recommend this one. The way that Helen Frost crafts the story allows the reader to have an experience that is tense and riveting, but not frightening, no matter the age. As 14-year-olds Wren and Darra meet at a Michigan summer camp, both are overwhelmed by memories. Things get sorted out, but both girls are still affected by the kidnapping when, years later, they meet by chance at a summer camp.ĭah! It was so cool! It was the best kind of suspense novel: the kind in which your imagination is running wild. Buy a used copy of Hidden : A Novel book by Helen Frost. What he doesn't know, is that Wren is in it. The premise is this: Darra's father steals a car. The one on the left of the cover (which cover I really like a lot) is Wren Abbott. Helen Frost, Crossing Stones 4 likes Like Who I am remains to be seen and I alone intend to be the one to see it. Some women seem to prefer to rock the boat. This novel is written in poetry, and from the perspective of two girls. by Helen Frost (Goodreads Author) 3.50 avg rating 64 ratings rss Helen’s Recent Updates More of Helen's books Quotes by Helen Frost () Maybe you won't rock a cradle, Muriel.

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