It's a Friday afternoon in the spring of 1985, when Crystal and Barb, two girls from Whitehall, the neighborhood group home for troubled kids, approach Angie at school. Crystal's little sister has disappeared, and her foster parents and the police think she's just another runaway. Crystal doesn't believe it, and when she and Barb learn there's a ghost involved, they know they're going to need the kind of help Angie, David and Jenny have developed a reputation for.
The Zodiac Cusp Kids enlist some extra help from Jen's twin Jon and a couple very special German Shepherd pups to uncover what has really happened to Crystal's sister, and what they find is darker and more complex than anyone imagined.
Something Lost is the third of seven stories drawn from Angie's diaries. Kept safely hidden for decades, they tell how the kids spent their teenage years - working with their mentor, Mr. Rakow, and Jenny's mom, Lorraine, who dabbles in witchcraft, to realize their power and battle the forces of darkness that menace their hometown.
Another adventure for the Zodiac Cusp kids. Each book delves deeper into the kids' powers and even though there were less chills in this story, there was still lots of growth in the characters.
These books are perfect for the reluctant teen reader and middle grades ages, especially those that enjoy ghost stories. Fans of Mary Downing Hahn will enjoy!
Despite being the third book in Sarah’s Zodiac Cusp Kid series, Something Lost manages to keep the thrills and chills coming. With a young girl’s life on the line and the clock ticking, the kids face one of their toughest challenges yet. Sarah does masterful work with both pace and plot, making it easy for the reader to forget the time as they turn page after page. This is one of my favorites so far!
Dale pens a wonderful story in Something Lost. I have read work from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. However, this is the first book of the Tales of the Zodiac Cusp Kids that I've read, and I know this is book 3, so I have the first 2 and the last 3 to read, and I plan on it. The characters, coming from someone who grew up in the 80's (1980's), they fit with the time. Though, this story revolves around foster children, and one, who is lost (basically disappeared), and the sad truth is that everyone assumes is a runaway. This author brings the story to life. The characters had a lot of depth and were very realistic. Zodiac Cusp Kids are on the case, and even add some help to their group. It's a very detailed and interesting story. It may be a short read, but it's packed with details, and emotions. This author has a great imagination and I'm glad it's being shared with stories. This author is not just a writer but a great storyteller. What an enjoyable journey. Something Lost is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I look forward to reading many more stories by this author.