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Kate Messner combines a fascinating concept with page-turning suspense. . . . Reading this book is like a wild roller-coaster ride through the Florida swamps. (Margaret Peterson Haddix, author of The Missing and the Shadow Children series)

Loved it! Mystery, intrigue, danger, and creepy futuristic science set in today's world? Yes, please. (Lisa McMann, New York Times bestselling author of WAKE and THE UNWANTEDS)

Wake Up Missing is a winner. . . . I had to find out what happened next! (Bruce Coville, author of The Unicorn Chronicles and MY TEACHER IS AN ALIEN)

From mad scientists to one-eyed alligators, the adventures in Wake Up Missing had me on the edge of my seat - I couldn't turn the pages fast enough! (Carrie Ryan, NY TIMES best-selling author of Infinity Ring Book 2 DIVIDE AND CONQUER)

A compelling mystery full of paranoia and suspenseful twists and turns with villains as menacing as Everglade alligators. (Matthew Kirby, author of ICEFALL and THE CLOCKWORK THREE)

Middle grade readers seeking adventure stories will enjoy this title. The topics of gene therapy and bioethics provide the reader with food for thought long after the book ends. (Library Media Connection on Wake Up Missing)

An exciting middle-grade thriller. (Publisher's Weekly on Wake Up Missing)

The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: An IndieBound Next List Pick (Award)

The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: Laced with humor and heart . . . an insightful and affecting read.The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: Laced with humor and heart . . . an insightful and affecting read. (Booklist)

The Brilliant Fall of Gianna Z: Plot twists keep readers engaged, and Messner's warm and humorous tone will capture even reluctant readers. (School Library Journal)