The Mysterious Edge of the Heroic World by E.L. Kongisburg (juvenile fiction)
Summary: Smart, cultured Amadeo Kaplan moves to Florida hoping to make a big discovery that will change the world, and sees an opportunity when his next door neighbor is liquidating her personal belongings in preparation for her move to a retirement home.
Rating: 3.5 out of 5
Comments: I loved a lot of things about this book. I loved the art history lesson, the Holocaust lesson, and the way the two stories collide to create an exciting ending. I didn't feel the book was written for children, though, and thought some of the material too old for 10-12 year olds (not to mention confusing). I love Konigsburg, though, and am willing to overlook some minor faults in order to really enjoy this book.
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