Monday, December 19, 2011

Book Review: The Romeo and Juliet code

By Phoebe Stone
Call Number: J STONE, P
For ages 8-12 years old

Living in London during World War II, 11-year-old Felicity must go to Bottlebag, Maine to stay with her father’s estranged and kooky family. Once she and her parents arrive, she realizes that there is so much about her parents, Winnie and Danny, that she doesn’t know and that no one is willing to tell her. Her lively uncle, aunt, and grandmother change the subject whenever she asks where her parents are and when they will return. When letters start arriving from Portugal, Felicity is convinced that they are from her parents but her uncle refuses to tell her anything about them. With the help of her adopted cousin, Derek, they find the letters and discover they are written in code. Clever, charming, and persistent, Felicity won’t stop looking at the clues around her until she finds out the truth about her parents. This light spy novel is filled with humor, a little bit of romance, mystery, and plenty of heart!

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