Moonleapers by Margaret Peterson Haddix pulled me in from the very first page and didn’t let go. What I loved most was the way the story builds relationships—not just between the characters, but between events, memories, and choices. Every connection felt intentional, layered with meaning, and it made the mystery even more engaging.

Haddix has a gift for weaving big themes into a fast-paced plot, and in Moonleapers, the idea that “everything is connected” really shines. It’s a powerful message that unfolds gradually, and by the end, it left me reflecting on how our actions ripple outward, often in ways we don’t immediately see.

If you’re looking for a story that combines suspense, heart, and a meaningful core, Moonleapers is well worth the read.

Margaret Peterson Haddix is fantastic at writing middle grade awkwardness and angst. My younger self completely relates to Maisie – always messy, believes the whole school is laughing at her. One morning Maisie is handed her great-aunt Hazel’s phone. Surely things will change! They do, of course, but instead of popularity it’s a trip to care her dying great-aunt, babysit her younger siblings and find out what the mysterious riddle texts on her phone mean.
Solving the mystery of Moonleapers was fun and engaging and I can’t wait for the next one.

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When Maisie gets a phone, she is the happiest girl in the world, until her mom says it is because they will be moving to Maryland for the summer to take care of great aunt Hazel. Because Maisie will be responsible for the distructo duo, her siblings over the summer. She also gets a blank book from her great aunt, the phone used to belong to Hazel as well, her mom said Hazel wanted her to have these things and when the first text puzzle come in she is not sure what to do but follow the directions. What Maisie finds is unbelievable.
If you ever wanted to see how the butterfly effect works or one little change to help a girl from the past this is the book for you. Filled with action and tons of suspense this book is good for any reader even reluctant ones. This book also touches on death and grief in a very appropriate way. But the big question is will Maisie finally learn what a moonleaper is after all she goes through?

Such.a fun children’s time traveling mystery. Love the family connections. Great story. Great start to a series.