Locked in - by Halli Gomez (Paperback)

About the Book

Four very different teenagers must overcome their prejudices and differences in order to escape a brand-new escape room for prize money.

Book Synopsis

Locked In Escape Rooms has a new owner. He's offering prize money for whoever can successfully escape the room. Four very different teenagers answer the call. Tony is a star athlete and honor-roll student. Bea has social anxiety and uses puzzles to tune out the noise. Anna is concerned about the rise in anti-Semitic attacks in her community. And Devin wants to hide that he's homeless and living in the mall. The four teens agree to work together, all seeking the prize money for their own reasons. But as the game begins, the escape room turns out to be stranger than expected, and they suspect someone might have ulterior motives in coming here. Can the teens overcome their prejudices and differences and trust one another in order to escape in time? Characterized by exciting, fast-paced plots and themes that are relevant for high school students, Horizon's Hi-Lo books are both engaging and easy to read. Short chapters, simple sentence structures, and an accessible format make these books perfect for teen reluctant readers. Horizon books are written at a 2nd- to 3rd-grade reading level with an interest level of ages 14 and up.

Review Quotes

"The author has created a realistic escape room that takes four strangers on a journey they won't forget. Lessons are learned, personalities combine, and friendships are made. A well-written story with a plot that just doesn't quit!" --Midwest Book Review

"Reluctant readers will be engaged by the personal dynamics and the real-life issues explored in this accessible novel that feels like The Breakfast Club with an escape-room setting. . . . Puzzles, friendship, and personal growth form the backdrop of this intriguing story." --Kirkus Reviews