Four kids . . . Two weeks in the Florida Everglades . . . One top-secret science experiment that could change them and the world as they know it . . . Meet football-star Quentin, hockey-player Sarah, horse-lover Ben, and artistic bird-watcher Cat. The four have little in common-except the head injuries that landed them in an elite brainscience center in the wild swamps of Florida. The clinic promises to return their lives to normal, but as days pass, the kids notice strange side effects and unexplained changes. Something about this clinic isn't right, and if they can't overcome their injuries--and their differences--to escape, they could lose themselves forever. . . .

A perfect fit for fans of Margaret Peterson Haddix and James Patterson, Kate Messner's adventure, now in paperback, blends cutting-edge science, thrilling mystery, and heart-pounding action.

About the Author
Kate Messner is passionately curious and writes books that encourage kids to wonder, too. Her titles include award-winning picture books like Over and Under the Snow, Up in the Garden and Down in the Dirt, and How to Read a Story; novels like Capture the Flag, All the Answers, The Seventh Wish, and Breakout; the Fergus and Zeke easy reader series, and the Ranger in Time historical chapter book series. Kate lives on Lake Champlain with her family and is trying to summit all forty-six Adirondack High Peaks in between book deadlines. www.katemessner.com @KateMessner

Reviews
An exciting middle-grade thriller. * Publishers Weekly on Wake Up Missing *
Middle grade readers seeking adventure stories will enjoy this title. The topics of gene therapy and bioethics provide the reader with food for thought long after the book ends. * Library Media Connection on Wake Up Missing *
Kate Messner combines a fascinating concept with page-turning suspense. . . . Reading this book is like a wild roller-coaster ride through the Florida swamps. * Margaret Peterson Haddix, author of The Missing and the Shadow Children series *
Plenty of action. . . these heart-pounding scenes will be a hit. * School Library Journal on Eye of the Storm *
This fast-paced read will sweep readers along to its powerful conclusion. * VOYA on Eye of the Storm *
The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: An IndieBound Next List Pick -- Award
The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: Laced with humor and heart . . . an insightful and affecting read. * Booklist *
The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: Plot twists keep readers engaged, and Messner's warm and humorous tone will capture even reluctant readers. * School Library Journal *
The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: An engaging saga. * Kirkus Reviews *
The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: Kate juggles a bundle of fairly heavy plotlines as if they weighed no more than a pile of leaves, managing her story with humor and grace. * Writing and Ruminating (Online) *



Book Information
ISBN 9780802737489
Author Kate Messner
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint Walker & Co
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Weight(grams) 301g