ASIN: B07WGRD23X
Publisher: unknown
Pages: 206
FIVE STAR REVIEW:Flashpoint Stentorville 2003 by Helmut and J.E.H. Roth has the makings of a YA icon. It's about two young teens, Bart and Ollie, whose lives intersect later, but whose stories are told separately at first. Bart hops a train out of town and goes east, where he finds himself in a rural area. The story tells of the people they meet and the things they encounter, like racism, white nationalism, bullying, and Alzheimer's--the parts about Dotty are moving--but also the flip-side of life too, like compassion and understanding. Although the story is set in the past, its relevance for today's issues can't be denied or ignored. A story like this--Bart and Ollie's stories and those of his eclectic mix of acquaintances--puts a human face on these social issues and can help young audiences understand them.Flashpoint Stentorville 2003 by Helmut and J.E.H. Roth is short but powerful ...
