A powerful novel-in-verse about a chance encounter that changes the lives of two girls forever.
When eight-year-olds Wren Abbott and Darra Monson cross paths, it's under the most dire of circumstances. Darra's father has stolen a minivan, unaware that Wren is hiding in the back. The hours and days that follow will leave both girls with unanswered questions and a friendship that will be put to the ultimate test.
Years later, Wren and Darra meet again at summer camp. They finally have the opportunity to learn the truth about that fateful day – if they can find the courage to reveal their long-hidden stories to each other.
Told in alternating viewpoints through Hidden's poetic verse, award-winning author Helen Frost weaves a tale of memory, friendship, and forgiveness. This gripping novel is perfect for readers aged 10-14 who enjoy stories of crime, kidnapping, and the unbreakable bonds of childhood friendship.