The Last Child
by John Hart
The Last Child by John Hart holds a highly rated rating of 4.09 out of 5, based on 22.3K reader ratings. First published in 2009. The book spans 373 pages.
About The Last Child
Thirteen year-old Johnny Merrimon had the perfect life: a warm home and loving parents; a twin sister, Alyssa, with whom he shared an irreplaceable bond. He knew nothing of loss, until the day Alyssa vanished from the side of a lonely street. Now, a year later, Johnny finds himself isolated and alone, failed by the people he'd been taught since birth to trust. No one else believes that Alyssa is still alive, but Johnny is certain that she is—confident in a way that he can never fully explain.Determined to find his sister, Johnny risks everything to explore the dark side of his hometown. It is a desperate, terrifying search, but Johnny is not as alone as he might think. Detective Clyde Hunt has never stopped looking for Alyssa either, and he has a soft spot for Johnny. He watches over the boy and tries to keep him safe, but when Johnny uncovers a dangerous lead and vows to follow it, Hunt has no choice but to intervene.Then a second child goes missing...Undeterred by Hunt's threats or his mother's pleas, Johnny enlists the help of his last friend, and together they plunge into the wild, to a forgotten place with a history of violence that goes back more than a hundred years. There, they meet a giant of a man, an escaped convict on his own tragic quest. What they learn from him will shatter every notion Johnny had about the fate of his sister; it will lead them to another far place, to a truth that will test both boys to the limit.Traveling the wilderness between innocence and hard wisdom, between hopelessness and faith, The Last Child leaves all categories behind and establishes John Hart as a writer of unique power.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | John Hart |
| Published | 2009 |
| Pages | 373 |
| Genres | Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller, Suspense |
| Average Rating | 4.09 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 22,293 |
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What genre is The Last Child?
The Last Child is categorized as Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Mystery & Thriller.
Is The Last Child worth reading?
Based on 22.3K reader ratings, The Last Child has an average score of 4.09 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is The Last Child?
The Last Child has 373 pages.
Who wrote The Last Child?
The Last Child was written by John Hart. It was first published in 2009.
What is the ISBN for The Last Child?
The ISBN-13 for The Last Child is 9780312359320.0.
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