45 pages • 1 hour read
Peg KehretAbduction!
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2004A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Abduction! by Peg Kehret follows kindergartner Matt Sholter, who is kidnapped by his biological father, Denny, a compulsive gambler with an antisocial personality. The story, set in and around Seattle, details Matt's struggle to escape, his family's desperate search, and his sister Bonnie's unwavering determination to find him. Themes include Intuition and Instinct, Strength Through Hope, and Situational Awareness. The novel alludes to gun violence, a fatal car accident, and animal negligence.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Abduction! by Peg Kehret receives praise for its fast pace, engaging plot, and well-developed characters, appealing to middle graders and young teens. Readers appreciate the book's suspense and emotional depth. However, some critique highlights predictable plot twists and simplistic writing. Overall, it delivers a gripping adventure for its intended age group.
Who Should Read Abduction!?
A reader who would enjoy Abduction! by Peg Kehret is likely an upper elementary or middle school student who enjoys suspenseful and fast-paced novels. Fans of Nancy Drew mysteries or The Boxcar Children series will find the book's blend of adventure and mystery engaging. Readers who appreciate straightforward prose and thrilling plots would be particularly captivated.
RecommendedReading Age
8-12yearsLexile Level
760LBook Details
Mystery / Crime Fiction
Realistic Fiction
Horror / Thriller / Suspense Fiction
Emotions/Behavior: Hope
Values/Ideas: Safety & Danger
Relationships: Siblings