A mysterious treasure hunt helps to heal a broken family in critically
acclaimed author Kristin Levine's first contemporary tale--perfect for
fans of Wendy Mass and Jennifer L. Holm
Claudia Dalton's father has disappeared. What began as a late night at
work has spiraled into a missing persons case--one that's left
twelve-year-old Claudia questioning everything she's ever known about
her father and their family.
But when she finally gets word from her dad, it turns out he isn't
missing at all. He's just gone to "think things over" and visit an old
friend, whatever that means. Feeling confused and helpless, Claudia
starts to assemble a scrapbook, gathering emails, receipts, phone
transcripts and more, all in a desperate attempt to figure out what's
happening with her dad. Claudia's investigation deepens at her
grandfather's house, where she receives an envelope containing a puzzle
piece and a cryptic message.
It's this curious first clue that sets Claudia on an unexpected treasure
hunt that she hopes will bring her dad home and heal whatever's gone
wrong with her family. Told through the pages of Claudia's scrapbook,
The Jigsaw Jungle is a moving story of a family lost and then found,
with a dash of mystery and loads of heart, from award-winning author and
middle-grade master Kristin Levine.