Missing in Sydney PDF

 Andrea M. Hutchinson's "Missing in Sydney" is a popular graded reader (often at an A2 level) that combines elements of mystery and friendship, designed to be accessible for English language learners.

Here's a summary of the story:

The story follows three best friends from the UK – Amy, Claire, and Lisa – who are on a backpacking adventure across Australia before starting university. They've been planning this trip for two years and are enjoying their time.

The central part of the story takes place in Sydney, where the girls are celebrating Christmas Day on Bondi Beach. Amidst the festive atmosphere and large crowds, an argument occurs between Lisa and her two friends over a small sum of money Lisa owes them. Lisa, feeling upset and angry, walks off to join another group of friends at the party.

Later, when the party is winding down, Amy and Claire wait for Lisa so they can return to their youth hostel together. However, Lisa doesn't reappear. They assume she might have gone back to the hostel on her own.

The next morning, their concern grows when Lisa is still not in their room. They realize she left without her phone or money, which is very unusual for her. Amy and Claire become increasingly worried and decide to actively search for their missing friend.

Their search takes them around Sydney, visiting places they think Lisa might have gone, asking people if they've seen her. They speak to a waitress at a beach bar who remembers seeing Lisa talking to a man with black hair at the party.

As they frantically search, Amy receives a distressing phone call from Lisa. Lisa is crying and sounds scared, saying she needs help but doesn't know where she is. This confirms their fears that Lisa is truly missing and likely in trouble.

The mystery deepens as Amy and Claire desperately try to find their friend, eventually discovering that Lisa and her kidnapper share a "chilling connection" – hinting at a past relationship or some sort of history between them that explains why Lisa was targeted.

The book focuses on the suspense of the search, the bonds of friendship, and the efforts of Amy and Claire to uncover the truth behind Lisa's disappearance in a foreign city.