Title: Sabotaged
Author: Margaret Peterson Haddix
First published January 1, 2010
377 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9781416954248 (ISBN10: 1416954244)
Rating: 3.94
Overview
In this thrilling sequel to Sabotaged, Jonah and Katherine are called upon once again to travel through time and fix history. This time, they must help a young girl named Emily who has mysteriously disappeared from her own time.
But as they embark on their mission, they soon discover that Emily is actually a famous historical figure who has been lost to time. With their usual confidence, Jonah and Katherine set out to set things right, but as they journey through time, they encounter danger at every turn.
The stakes are higher than ever before, and they realize that they may be in over their heads. To make matters worse, it seems that someone has deliberately sabotaged their mission, and they must work quickly to uncover the culprit before it’s too late.
Will they be able to fix history once again, or will they be trapped in the wrong time period forever?
About the Author
Margaret Peterson Haddix spent her childhood on a farm near Washington Court House, Ohio. She earned degrees in English/journalism, English/creative writing, and history from Miami University (Ohio).
Prior to publishing her first book, Haddix worked as a newspaper copy editor in Fort Wayne, Indiana, a newspaper reporter in Indianapolis, and a community college instructor and freelance writer in Danville, Illinois.
Haddix is the author of over 25 books for children and young adults, including the Among the Hidden series, the Shadow Children series, and Turnabout. She also wrote Risked, which is the tenth book in the Missing series.
Her books have received numerous awards, including bestseller status, the International Reading Association’s Children’s Book Award, and the American Library Association’s Best Book and Quick Pick for Reluctant Young Adult Readers awards. Additionally, her books have been recognized with more than a dozen state reader’s choice awards.
Haddix and her husband, Doug, now reside in Columbus, Ohio with their two children.
Editoral Review
Margaret Peterson Haddix’s Sabotaged is a thrilling addition to the author’s popular series, The Missing. Published on January 1, 2010, it offers an exceptional blend of science fiction, mystery, and adventure, making it a must-read for young adult readers.
The novel is the third installment of the series, and it follows the story of a group of kids who are time-traveling to correct historical events that have gone wrong.
The author, Margaret Peterson Haddix, is a prolific writer of children’s and young adult literature. She has written several award-winning novels, including The Shadow Children series and the Among the Hidden series.
Her writing style is easy to read, yet she manages to keep readers on the edge of their seats with her thrilling plots.
In Sabotaged, Haddix introduces us to the same group of kids we saw in the previous installments. Jonah, the main protagonist, and his friends are determined to fix a major historical event that has gone wrong.
They travel back in time to the year 1865, where they find themselves in the middle of a conspiracy to sabotage President Lincoln’s funeral train. The group must race against time to stop the conspirators and restore history to its rightful course.
The characters are skillfully crafted, and their personalities are distinct and relatable. Jonah, in particular, is a character that readers will find themselves rooting for throughout the story.
The setting is also well described, and readers will get a sense of the time and place that the characters find themselves in.
Haddix’s writing is engaging, and the plot is well-structured, with plenty of twists and turns to keep readers engaged. The pacing is perfect, with just the right amount of action and suspense to keep the reader turning the pages.
Additionally, the novel is quite educational, as it offers insights into the history of the United States.
While Sabotaged is an enjoyable read, it does have a few limitations. Some readers may find the time-travel aspect of the story to be confusing, and others may find the number of characters overwhelming.
However, these issues do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the novel.
In conclusion, Sabotaged by Margaret Peterson Haddix is a well-written and thrilling addition to the author’s popular series, The Missing. It offers an excellent blend of science fiction, mystery, and adventure, making it an enjoyable read for young adult readers.
I would highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys time-travel stories, mystery novels, or science fiction. I give it a rating of four stars out of five.
