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Domestic Drama Dissatisfying and Weird
LOST Meets Stranger Things? Does YA sci-fi/horror novel deliver?
Not Exactly an Edge-of-Your-Seat Thriller, Eight Perfect Murders Still Compelling
Top Ten Tuesday: Chills and Thrills on My TBR List
Creepy Psychological Thriller Another Riveting Read from Macmillan
Necessary Lies Heartbreaking But Hopeful
Lois Lowry's Newest Her Most Personal and Impactful Book Yet
Aimed at young children, On the Horizon is presented in a clear, easy-to-read format. Don't let its surface simplicity fool you, however, because this small book is hugely impactful. War is an impossible subject to understand, even for adults, and reading about it can be difficult. On the Horizon is no exception. Lowry's verses humanize the suffering experienced at Pearl Harbor and Hiroshima, creating an emotional reading experience that is heart-wrenching and profound. I've read hundreds of books about World War II; On the Horizon may be the one that has touched me most deeply. It takes just minutes to read this incredible book, but its impact will linger long, long after you finish it. The devastating effects of war should never be forgotten—Lowry guarantees they won't be with her most personal and affecting World War II book to date.
(Readalikes: Reminds me of other children's books about World War II, although no specific titles are coming to mind. You?)
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