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Synopsis
Kidnapped!
Recklessly she threw herself from the moving truck and ran into the desert, pursued by the kidnapper who had just snatched her best friend, Kayo Benton. Desperate, Rosie Saunders fled, far from the campground and her unsuspecting parents, into the desolate Arizona wasteland. the perfect vacation had suddenly become a nightmare. Rosie was running for her life, with only her wits as weapons, determined to save herself and rescue Kayo at any cost...
School Library Journal
Gr 3-6-In the wake of the "Goosebumps" (Scholastic) juggernaut, there are dozens of horror/mystery/adventure titles on the market. This one features solid writing and likable characters. The story, perhaps too grounded in reality, is simple: friends Rosie and Kayo are accidentally kidnapped by thugs hoping to ransom a millionaire's daughter. Using their heads, the plucky duo sabotage their captors and are rescued by police. True to formula, the narrative is fast paced, but lacks the plot and character development of Kehret's Horror at the Haunted House (Cobblehill, 1992), etc. However, the suspense is gripping, the animal-loving heroines are appealing, and the resolution is satisfying. Series readers will enjoy this offering and may find it a tiny step on the road to better reading.Anne Connor, Los Angeles Public Library