Review: Perfect Short Historical
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 12 23, 2013
I will say something about this book that I often don't say about books--especially books that are this short. This book honestly could not have been improved upon! I abslutely loved it! From the first page to the last, it was exactly what a "tween"/young adult historical fiction book should be. The characters were well-developed, and the story was believable. The characters had their flaws, and it made them seem that much more realistic. There were no sex scenes (yay!) and no profanity (yay!). Can you believe it? Rarely do I find a book that is this well-written that does not include those less desirable features.World War II is one of those periods of time that always fascinates me, but from a teacher's standpoint, students could care less. They have heard about the Germans, and they have heard about the Japanese. They know about the Holocaust, and they know about the bombs. Who cares if people were killed? Jerome Charyn has done something so that students will connect with ths time period. He tells the story of the time period from the perspective of a boy (I love the fact that the main character is a boy--a good way to get boys reading since they often do not want to). The book is short, and it is a quick read. The boy, Jack, gets into mischief--pretty serious mischief at times. The danger is real, but it is not too scary even for the younger readers. My daughter, who is nine, would be able to read this book with no problem. I think she would even be able to understand it.So what more can I say? Read this book! It is worth the read, and I honestlly don't think there is any way you will regret the time spent. It will enrich your understanding of WWII, and then you will want to share it with everyone you know!I was sent a copy of ths book in exchange for my hoenst review. I was not financially compensated, and all opinions are 100 percent mine.