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Eva Underground by Dandi Daley Mackall (Harcourt, 2006). ISBN: 0152054626 In 1978, Eva Lott is devastated, first by the death of her mother from cancer and not long afterward by her professor father's announcement that she will leave behind her best friend, her boyfriend, and her senior year to accompany him to a bleak and politically tumultuous Poland where they will live--and he will work in the underground Solidarity Movement. Eva is understandably furious with her father. Yet it doesn't take long for the reader to realize that this is more than a story of a displaced and angry teen. The harrowing trip across the border into Poland sets the tone as Eva's life and experience is changed in every way. Her failed attempt to escape the country and return to the U.S. leads her, instead, to a new bond with the young underground leader, Tomek, and a budding romance with him. Jacket copy tells the reader that Mackall herself lived in Poland during the years of this novel which explains the strong feeling of authenticity therein. The harshness of the setting and the urgency of the pursuit of freedom shine throughout. Be sure to turn your Political Science and World History teachers on to this title and recommend it to kids with an interest in politics or social justice! [Suggested grades 8-12] Toni Buzzeo, MA, MLIS <mailto:tonibuzzeo@tonibuzzeo.com> Maine Library Media Specialist of the Year Emerita Maine Association of School Libraries Board Member Buxton, ME 04093 http://www.tonibuzzeo.com Our Librarian Won't Tell Us ANYTHING! A Mrs. Skorupski Story, illustrated by Sachiko Yoshikawa (Upstart 2006) COMING October 13! -------------------------------------------------------------------- Please note: All LM_NET postings are protected by copyright law. You can prevent most e-mail filters from deleting LM_NET postings by adding LM_NET@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU to your e-mail address book. To change your LM_NET status, e-mail to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL 3) SET LM_NET MAIL 4) SET LM_NET DIGEST * Allow for confirmation. * LM_NET Help & Information: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ * LM_NET Archive: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/archive/ * EL-Announce with LM_NET Select: http://elann.biglist.com/sub/ * LM_NET Supporters: http://www.eduref.org/lm_net/ven.html --------------------------------------------------------------------