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Missing Pieces: An AFK Book (Hello Neighbor #1) (1) Paperback – August 28, 2018

by Carly Anne West (Author), Tim Heitz (Illustrator)
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Lock your doors! From the creators of the blockbuster horror video game Hello Neighbor comes the story that started it all. Unravel the mystery in this gripping prequel novel!

Nicky Roth has always been a lonely kid. But that all changes when he and his family move to Raven Brooks and meet their eccentric neighbors, the Petersons. Nicky befriends the Petersons' son, Aaron, bonding over their talents for tinkering. Soon the boys are inseparable and using their skills to pull pranks on the townspeople. But something about Aaron bothers Nicky--people seem almost afraid of him and his family. Through snippets from Aaron and a lot of sleuthing in the town's archives, Nicky discovers a dark past haunting his neighbors, a streak of bad luck they can't seem to shake. Aaron thinks that's all behind them now, but Nicky has a feeling the Petersons are fated for another tragedy. . . . This pulse-pounding prequel novel to the hit video game Hello Neighbor includes two-color illustrations throughout, to help readers unwind the mystery at the heart of the game.
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  1. Reading age
    10 years and up
  2. Book 1 of 7
    Hello Neighbor
  3. Print length
    208 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    5 - 6
  6. Lexile measure
    940L
  7. Dimensions
    6 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
  8. Publisher
    Scholastic Inc.
  9. Publication date
    August 28, 2018
  10. ISBN-10
    1338280074
  11. ISBN-13
    978-1338280074
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Carly Anne West is the author of the YA novels The Murmurings and The Bargaining. She holds an MFA in English and Writing from Mills College and lives with her husband and two kids in Seoul, South Korea. Visit her at carlyannewest.com.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Inc.; Illustrated edition (August 28, 2018)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 208 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1338280074
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1338280074
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 years and up
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 940L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 6
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 8.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.5 x 7.5 inches
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Carly Anne West

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Hi! I'm Carly Anne West, author of the forthcoming THE GHOSTS OF NAMELESS ISLAND series, as well as the HELLO NEIGHBOR middle grade series of novels. I also contributed stories to NYT Bestselling FNAF FAZBEAR FRIGHTS: FETCH and wrote the YA novels THE MURMURINGS and THE BARGAINING. Right now, I live in Seoul, Korea with my husband, two kids, a very small cat, and a very large dog. You can find me on Insta @carlyannewest, on FB at carlyannewest, and on TikTok @carlyannewestwrites. I love hearing from readers!

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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Customers find the book great, thrilling, and hilarious. They also describe the plot as intriguing, mysterious, creepy, and good. Readers also mention the artwork as mysterious, good, and creepy. Overall, they give the book 5 stars.

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30 customers mention "Readability"30 positive0 negative

Customers find the book good for young readers, fun, and a good follow-up to the game Hello Neighbor. They also say it's engaging, thrilling, and hilarious.

"...it built and the questions it raised which makes a book good and entertaining." Read more

"...The book is so fun to read and knows how to make your reader feel the suspense of Mr. Peterson sneaking up to you...." Read more

"...this novel for a ten-year-old even though there are some excellent qualities to the read...." Read more

"Carly Anne West blends creepy with a great story! Well written and a fun read. Looking forward to the next book in the series...." Read more

8 customers mention "Plot"8 positive0 negative

Customers find the plot intriguing and blends creepy with a great story. They also say the book is well-written and a fun read.

"I liked the suspense and atmosphere it built and the questions it raised which makes a book good and entertaining." Read more

"Carly Anne West blends creepy with a great story! Well written and a fun read. Looking forward to the next book in the series...." Read more

"The book is engaging, thrilling and hilarious...." Read more

"My son is a huge fan of Hello Neighbor. This book was really spooky and even my 14 year old was creeped out...." Read more

3 customers mention "Artwork"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the artwork in the book mysterious, creepy, and good.

"...Looking forward to the next book in the series. The illustrations by Tim Heitz were spot on. My grandkids purchased it through Scholastic." Read more

"this book was awesome. It was mysterious, creepy, and the art was good. I'm giving 5 stars!!!!!" Read more

"Cute books!..." Read more

3 customers mention "Writing style"3 positive0 negative

Customers find the writing style fun and well written.

"Carly Anne West blends creepy with a great story! Well written and a fun read. Looking forward to the next book in the series...." Read more

"...The writing is so well done, the characters' full dynamic range of emotions and the uncertainty and fear not just of a spooky plot, but of the..." Read more

"My son and I are reading it together. It’s actually fun. Well written. We both like it." Read more

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Karol L Quimby
5.0 out of 5 stars Very intriguing
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023
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I liked the suspense and atmosphere it built and the questions it raised which makes a book good and entertaining.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Spicy Neighbor
Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2018
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I love Hello Neighbor, and I'll say this: the game had a lot of "huh?" Moments, which I both liked and didn't like, but having the (as of writing this) four pieces that make up the story so far (2 books and 2 games) that flaw gets thrown out the window.

The book is so fun to read and knows how to make your reader feel the suspense of Mr. Peterson sneaking up to you.

If you need a holiday gift or even just feel like buying a book for you or a friend, you can't go wrong with this one.
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mama2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book!
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019
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My 8 year old son loved the book! So I bought two and three, but he got bored half way into volume two..... So if you are thinking about buying it to a 2nd grader, it's probably better to just buy one volume at a time.
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Roy Murry, Author
4.0 out of 5 stars Review of Hello Neighbor
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020
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HELLO NEIGHBOR
Missing Pieces

Carly Ann West

Review by Author Roy Murry

'Neighbor' is Nicky's story, who moves with his parents into a town with a burnt down amusement park. Across the street lives another twelve-year-old named Aaron, his parents, and his sister.

Two notes that set the tone at the beginning of this somewhat creepy novel are words of wisdom from Nick's parents: "Lu, he's twelve. He is barely human at this age," and "Remember, the family makes you stronger."

On the other side of the street lives the weak and disturbed family of Aaron Peterson. His father is living through a mental hell about what happened at the amusement park.

The two boys’ bond, break into the park using their unique ability to unlock locks, and, in another event, get into legal trouble costing their parents needed monies. Split apart, the boy with the strong family ties survives.

When Nicky tries to reunite with Aaron, Aaron leaves a bloody note for Nicky - I make bad things happen. What has happened? You will need to read book two in the series to find out.

I don't recommend this novel for a ten-year-old even though there are some excellent qualities to the read. A twelve-year-old may understand some of the deep thoughts and words intoned.

Note: I have helped bring up two boys who are doing well in their forties.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't miss this!
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2018
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Carly Anne West blends creepy with a great story! Well written and a fun read. Looking forward to the next book in the series. The illustrations by Tim Heitz were spot on. My grandkids purchased it through Scholastic.
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Jluther
5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful book for game
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2019
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This book was bought for my children who are always playing this game. They wanted to know more about was going on and this book was perfect for that. It also helped them when playing. The book arrived in great shape. Will definitely buy the next book.
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Leya Fyre
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2019
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My son tore through this book. I've never seen him so eager to go into his room and read. He was gripped from beginning to the end, and couldn't wait to read part 2 when he was done. It's an excellent prequel to the game that makes you want to run back and play it all over again.
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Angela Derscha
5.0 out of 5 stars Spooky enough for me.
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2019
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The book is engaging, thrilling and hilarious. But underneath it all is a horrible tragic story if loss, mental instability, and borderline supernatural mystery. 5/5 recommended for sure.
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Ryan
5.0 out of 5 stars Surprisingly Dark and Twisty Start to Series
Reviewed in Canada on December 9, 2022
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What starts off kind of slow quickly builds into a dark mystery that leaves you definitely wanting more. An opening to a series I did not expect.
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oscar
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente servicio
Reviewed in Mexico on October 8, 2021
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Excelente libro y el precio increible
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in India on May 16, 2024
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The book is really horror and full with suspense. I recommend every one to buy this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Cared delivery
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 8, 2024
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I love this book and the driver was so nice and gentle to my property
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Kan
5.0 out of 5 stars Super
Reviewed in France on August 5, 2021
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Ce livre est super si vous aimer Hello neighbor donc bonjour voisin
Arrive au meilleur délai . Super
Je recommande
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