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The Third Eye

Lois Duncan
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The Third Eye

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1984

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Lois Duncan

The Third Eye

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 1984
Book Details
Pages

220

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban Town • 1980s

Publication Year

1984

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

810L

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Super Short Summary

In The Third Eye by Lois Duncan, a high school student discovers she has psychic abilities allowing her to locate missing children. As she navigates her new powers, she uncovers a complex mystery, putting her in danger. Balancing her personal life and newfound responsibility, she must use her abilities to bring resolution and safety.

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Dark

Unnerving

Reviews & Readership

4.2

4,325 ratings

65%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Third Eye by Lois Duncan offers a gripping plot that engages readers with its mystery and suspense. Positive remarks highlight its intriguing storyline and well-paced narrative. Some critics mention predictable elements and underdeveloped characters as drawbacks. Despite this, its thrilling nature and captivating premise generally resonate well with young adult audiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Third Eye?

A reader who enjoys The Third Eye by Lois Duncan likely appreciates suspenseful young adult thrillers with a psychic twist. Fans of Caroline B. Cooney's The Face on the Milk Carton or R.L. Stine’s Fear Street series would be captivated by its mystery and supernatural elements.

4.2

4,325 ratings

65%

Loved it

28%

Mixed feelings

7%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

220

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Suburban Town • 1980s

Publication Year

1984

Audience

YA

Recommended Reading Age

12-18 years

Lexile Level

810L

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