Wilson,
John. Lost
Cause. (Seven the Series) Orca 211p $9.95 978-1-55469-944-5 2012 ms/hs E-BN Realistic Fiction
Steve has always dreamed of a European vacation, but not of meeting the
realities of war face-to-face to solve a 75-year-old mystery in Barcelona. His grandfather’s will gives each of the
seven grandsons a quest and the money to pursue it. Steve, grandson number two, is sent to Barcelona,
Spain. With the great-granddaughter of a
Spanish woman, Steve reads the journal his grandfather left behind and traces Grandfather’s
footsteps through the Spanish Civil War.
As they meet people, Steve
and the girl learn all about battle and the horrors of war. They also discover the past love of
Grandfather’s youth.
This is a story of great adventure and
action that will introduce readers to a portion of history that is not familiar
to most students. There is a good mix of
action and romance. It is sure to appeal
to upper middle-school and younger high-school students. Seven the Series consists of seven titles, one for each grandson, and the special
trip/quest he must undertake. Each title was written by a different author.
Spanish Civil
War-Fiction, Adventure-Fiction --Joan Theal
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