The Montmaray Journals by Australian author, Michelle Cooper RAF pilots. Aristocratic balls and gowns. A rocky isolated island kingdom. Nazis. Spies. Family. Spain. 1. A Brief History of Montmaray Sophie FitzOsborne lives in a crumbling castle in the tiny island kingdom of Montmaray, along with her tomboy younger sister Henry, her beautiful, intellectual… Continue reading The Montmaray Journals: Review & Recommendation
Tag: historical fiction
Code Name Verity: Review
It’s no secret that historical fiction, especially young adult historical fiction, is among my favorite types of books to read. I’ve discussed my top World War II and Holocaust YA novels here as well as my top five YA Historical fiction picks here. When a co-worker recommended this book to me, frankly, I was surprised I… Continue reading Code Name Verity: Review
Recent Reads :A House of Tailors
The House of Tailors by Patricia Reilly Giff Goodreads: Endless tiny stitches, button holes, darts. Since she was tiny, she’s worked in her family’s dressmaking business, where the sewing machine is a cranky member of the family. When 13-year-old Dina leaves her small town in Germany to join her uncle’s family in Brooklyn, she turns… Continue reading Recent Reads :A House of Tailors
Breaking Stalin’s Nose
Initially, I was drawn to the title of Yelchin’s Newbery winning novel; then, I read it in a fast paced breath because the tension heightened the speed of the story in which Sasha quickly becomes aware the reality of communism in the USSR. The story is well written and quick, just like the action in… Continue reading Breaking Stalin’s Nose