Language: G (0 swears); Mature Content G; Violence: PG (some deaths)
BUYING ADVISORY: MS - ADVISABLE
AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH
Set against the backdrop of the post WWII red scare, middle schooler Peggy is recovering from polio and needs crutches to get around. In addition to the taunting of school mates, Peggy is also caught up in the rumors of Communist spies threatening her way of life. She finds a mysterious artifact from a possible spy that gives her the ability to fly, but to keep it she’ll have to decide who she can trust and how to stand on her own in a scary world.
Even though the storyline gets fantastical, the setting is real and captures the fear of the time period. Peggy’s struggles are relatable as she deals with prejudice, fear, bullying, family issues, and loss. The art is fun and colorful and reminiscent of the era. The notes from the author at the end about the atomic age were also really interesting. Fun and reflective read.
Michelle in the Middle
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