Stolen Children, by American writer Peg Kehret, is a 2008 novel for young adults.
Amy is a 14-year-old who has just lost her father and, after finishing her babysitting course, is hired to take care of a 3-year-old baby girl from a wealthy family.
Kirkus Reviews called it a "sure hit for the intended audience",[1] while Andrew Medlar, writing for The Booklist, praised the story's consistent pace and drama, as well as noting that, at no point, physical violence is depicted in the book.
[3] In 2010, Stolen Children was one of the three winners of the "Charlotte Award", which is sponsored by the New York State Reading Association.
[4] In 2011, Kehret was the recipient of her third Mark Twain Readers Award for Stolen Children.