Review: Interesting Different Read!
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 09 6, 2012
This book surprised me, not only was I not expecting it to be told from a young boy's perceptive but I also wasn't counting on it being such an endearing read.Jack is an eleven year old boy that wants nothing more than to join the war. A war that took away his father and has changed his life forever.I really liked Jack's voice. There was something so innocent about him.I really love books that take place during the second world war. I love learning about that part of our history and Charyn not only managed to give us historical detail but also create a story like no other I have read taking place during this era.He manages to transport us back in time to a city and life of an eleven year old boy. with all the confusing emotions and conflict of not only an adolescent that very much wants to be treated like an adult but also a world caught up in a war. With all the devastation, heartache and turmoil that took place for the people during that time.Jack learns a lot about choices and sacrifice and what it really means to be an adult. This was a cute coming of age story in a time when you had to grow up fast and take on responsibilities most kids now days don't even have to think about.I give this one 3 Stars!