Jessica Goodman
They'll Never Catch Us
A breezy, funny romp about two sisters who decide to live in the woods for a week — it’s light on stakes but heavy on sibling banter and creative problem-solving.
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by Michael Anthony Steel
Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 720L · 2009
A fun, fast-moving tie-in that leans on the film's charm; solid for kids who love the movies, but the book doesn't add much beyond plot recap and lacks the visual magic that made the film memorable.
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Middle grade · ages 8–12 · 720L · 2026
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