New ebooks From Canadian Indies
Recommended Age, Grade, and Reading Levels
- Age:
- 17 to 18
- Grade:
- 12
- Reading age:
- 17 to 18
Editorial Reviews
“The plot moves quickly and should interest many readers, even those not usually drawn to historical fiction.”
— School Library Journal, 09/12
“A compelling young adult novel . . . important themes are deftly developed; the tone never becomes preachy or pedantic . . . will appeal to teachers . . . perfect for the senior high school library.”
— The Deakin Review of Children’s Literature, 02/13
“A chilling, captivating novel about an innocent scapegoat, a searing injustice and the far-reaching damage secrets and lies do.”
— Canadian Children’s Book News, 11/12
“Stewart’s experience as a screen-writer enables her to create vivid characters and effective dialogue.”
— Resource Links, 12/12
“Stewart draws readers into the characters’ lives . . . This book would be a wonderful addition in libraries and classes that focus on issues and themes in American literature or American history.”
— VOYA, 10/12
“The way the different characters react to the pressures of a complex situation helps us understand more about human nature, which should allow us to be more critical about our own actions.”
— ALAN (Assembly for Literature for Adolescents of the NCTE), 05/14/13
“Readers will . . . be held by the mystery right up until the end.”
— Booklist, 12/12
“Congratulations to Elizabeth Stewart for recognizing the story’s importance, and for presenting it so well. Highly recommended.”
— CM Reviews, 09/12
“It’s one of the most powerful books I’ve read in years.”
— Ken Setterington, The Next Chapter, CBC Radio, 12/08/12
“This novel is a powerful fictionalization of a poignant story.”
— Library Media Connection, 04/01/13
