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Cheyenne, a blind 16-year-old, is kidnapped and held for ransom. She must outwit her captors to get out alive. nCheyenne, a blind sixteen year-old, is kidnapped and held for ransom; she must outwit her captors to get out alive. Sixteen year-old Cheyenne Wilder is sleeping in the back of a car while her mom fills her prescription at the pharmacy. Before Cheyenne realizes whats happening, their car is being stolen--with her inside! Griffin hadnt meant to kidnap Cheyenne, all he needed to do was steal a car for the others. But once Griffins dad finds out that Cheyennes father is the president of a powerful corporation, everything changes--now theres a reason to keep her. What Griffin doesnt know is that Cheyenne is not only sick with pneumonia, she is blind. How will Cheyenne survive this nightmare, and if she does, at what price? Prepare yourself for a fast-paced and hard-edged thriller full of nail-biting suspense. This title has Common Core connections. Dont miss the sequel: nCount All Her Bones More heart-pounding thrillers from April Henry: nThe Girl I Used to Be nThe Girl Who Was Supposed to Die nThe Night She Disappeared The Point Last Seen series: nThe Body in the Woods nBlood Will Tell Praise for Girl, Stolen: Be ready to be startled and inspired as the story reaches its climax. Readers will race to the end. --The Strand Magazine The pace is impeccable, becoming rapidly more frantic as Cheyenne realizes her chances for success are dwindling. In addition, the premise itself is powerfully realistic and compelling, with one small incident (Griffins jumping into a car that had the keys in the ignition) snowballing into a nightmare series of events that will change everyone. --BCCB Henry (Torched) spins a captivating tale that shifts between Cheyennes and Griffins thoughts. Both are well-built, complex characters, trapped in their own ways by lifes circumstances, which--paired with a relentlessly fast pace--ensures a tense read. --Publishers Weekly Readers will be hard-pressed to put this one down before its heart-pounding conclusion. --School Library Journal Spine-tingling...Reminiscent of Gail Giles thrillers and tension-filled to the last sentence, Girl, Stolen will resonate with readers long after the cover is closed. With a thoughtful and e
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