Inspiring, educational AND entertaining! : I’m so grateful that a friend loaned this book to me. As for the 4 stars, please consider that only Shakespeare gets 5 stars from me! Ha, I’m very critical, but this book makes me want to return to the classroom, just so I can teach a history unit on WW2, using this book as the jumping off point. It’s high interest reading for teens who may struggle with vocabulary and comprehension, but it’s not in the least condescending. This is because it is full of irresistible mystery and romance. It includes all of the materials needed to expand lessons through writing and discussion and there is more content available online. At first, I thought it may only appeal only to boys, but two compelling females are important characters as well. This review comes from my sensibilities as an educator, but, trust me, this story also stands alone as an entertaining read, especially now.
Joanna Pendleton’s review