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Brouwer is certain to capture the reluctant reader's attention with this story that is both enjoyable and a real page turner! Recommended.

The spiraling story lines weave together easily with just enough history to keep readers interested and just enough of the contemporary to keep them anchored in a familiar setting. Many discussions between families in all the settings help the reader to understand that war is never an easy decision and the consequences are horrific. This book will appeal to both girls and boys and easily lead to thoughtful questions about what, if any, are the right reasons to go to war. -- (04/01/2014) An excellent book that will draw young readers into stories of the past without even noticing they're learning about history. --Quill & Quire (04/01/2014) Insightful and compassionate contemplation about war that wisely does not preach or take sides, but allows each of the characters, in their unique historical settings, to speak for themselves. --Association of Jewish Libraries (10/01/2014) The captivating story is well-paced and flows naturally from present to past and back again many times over. The transitions serve to both build suspense and engage the reader. Gold has a keen mastery of plotting segues. Shifts from one setting to the next feel entirely appropriate and virtually cinematic. Superb writing and editing combine to create a readily readable, fascinating story. The characters, even those we only meet for a single chapter, are well-developed through the dialogue and action. The reader will feel empathy for the many and varied victims of war encountered through the story's progression...Highly Recommended. -- (04/18/2014)

An excellent book that will draw young readers into stories of the past without even noticing they're learning about history. --Quill & Quire (04/01/2014) The captivating story is well-paced and flows naturally from present to past and back again many times over. The transitions serve to both build suspense and engage the reader. Gold has a keen mastery of plotting segues. Shifts from one setting to the next feel entirely appropriate and virtually cinematic. Superb writing and editing combine to create a readily readable, fascinating story. The characters, even those we only meet for a single chapter, are well-developed through the dialogue and action. The reader will feel empathy for the many and varied victims of war encountered through the story's progression...Highly Recommended. -- (04/18/2014) Insightful and compassionate contemplation about war that wisely does not preach or take sides, but allows each of the characters, in their unique historical settings, to speak for themselves. --Association of Jewish Libraries (10/01/2014) The spiraling story lines weave together easily with just enough history to keep readers interested and just enough of the contemporary to keep them anchored in a familiar setting. Many discussions between families in all the settings help the reader to understand that war is never an easy decision and the consequences are horrific. This book will appeal to both girls and boys and easily lead to thoughtful questions about what, if any, are the right reasons to go to war. -- (04/01/2014)

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Jennifer Gold is a lawyer and mother of two and the author of the YA historical fiction book Soldier Doll. A history buff, she also has degrees in psychology, law and public health. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. For more information, visit www.jennifergold.ca.

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