The Strange Disappearance of Imogen Good - by Kirsty Applebaum (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

What if you disappeared and no one remembered who you were?

A forbidden garden. A missing girl. And the ancient legend that links them . . .

Fran doesn't want to stay with her aunt and uncle and her snooty cousin, Imogen. But when she arrives at their home on the grounds of Stillness Hall, Imogen isn't there. Her aunt and uncle say they've never heard of Imogen--or even had a daughter. So it's up to Fran, and Imogen's best friend, Bex, to find her.

Except Bex doesn't know who Imogen is either. How will Fran find her cousin if no one will admit she ever existed? Could a locked and dangerous garden and a mysterious old tale of enchantment and death hold the answers?

Review Quotes

"A gripping, well-paced narrative. Equal parts mystery and fantasy, this book would easily please fans of both genres, and beyond."--Grace McKinney Beerman, The Horn Book

"Perfect for readers charmed by The Secret Garden but in the mood for something spookier."--Chelsea Collier, Booklist

"The prose is eloquent and enrapturing ... a bewitching fantasy novel about grief, regret, and redemption"--Aimee Jodoin, Foreword

★"Hand this to mystery readers, fantasy readers--hand this to all readers. An enchanting mystery that will keeps tweens in suspense until the end." --Kylie Staigers, School Library Journal, Starred Review

★"Applebaum's latest is sure to please her fans and win over new ones with its seamless integration of two intriguing narratives that are distinguished by skillfully distinct prose styles ... Engrossing and atmospheric."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred Review

"A begrudging family visit curdles into something more sinister in this gothic-tinged chiller from Applebaum (the Princess Minna series)... The protagonist's valiant determination to set things right injects an atmosphere of optimism into a creepy and suspenseful premise."
--Publishers Weekly

"With a strong dose of good creepy storytelling, this is a 'one-sit read'."--Betsy Bird, A Fuse #8 Production

About the Author

Kirsty Applebaum is the author of the Lifeling, The Middler, and the Princess Minna series. She lives in Winchester, England.