Jennifer Rayment reviewed a book.
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“The Good Stuff
Fresh, exciting a brilliant change of pace from what I have been reading in YA
You will bawl like a little baby & that is a good thing
Powerful, strong and realistic female characters that I would proud to have as a daughter
Good central message...”
“The Good Stuff
Fresh, exciting a brilliant change of pace from what I have been reading in YA
You will bawl like a little baby & that is a good thing
Powerful, strong and realistic female characters that I would proud to have as a daughter
Good central message of friendship
So many twists and turns and excitement I never wanted to put it down - ok and I didn't that is why I am so tired tonight
I literally gasped - totally unexpected moment that crushed me
Really felt like I was with them on their journey, I was that emotionally invested in them
Nice bibliography at the end for further historical reading
Will make teens want to learn more about this period of history
I can't wait to meet Ms Wein at BEA and tell her how much I loved this book - will definitely be promoting this at work, since there are always teens and parents wanting something that doesn't involve Vampires or Dystopian themes
Man I wish I had a friendship like this - well without that one situation - but if I told you I would be giving you a serious spoiler!!!
Ok kids I don't have the right words to express the wonderfulness of this book - go pick up a copy - you will thank me
The Not So Good Stuff
The writing style is jarring at first with Queenie telling her story in Maddie's voice -- but please keep with it - this story sucker punches you
Favorite Quotes
"It's like being in love, discovering your best friend"
"I hate you, Adolf Hilter, you selfish wee beastie of a man, keeping Germany all to yourself. YOU RUIN EVERYTHING."
"Paul tried desperately to translate and the driver resisted taking advice from a Slip of a Lass or whatever the French is for Slip of a Lass, I'm sure the direct translation in any language is more or less "Featherbrain," as it's what I get called whenver I'm expected not to be able do do whatever it is -fly a plane, load a gun, make a bomb - fix a car - so we lost fifteen minutes arguing."
4.5 Dewey's
I picked up a copy of this at Chapters Shawnessy - no reason, just was intrigued by the description ”
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