The Jewel and the Key - by Louise Spiegler (Paperback)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Sixteen-year-old Addie, an aspiring actress on a mission to save the historic Jewel Theater, time travels between Seattle at the beginning of the War on Terror and the Seattle of WWI, with the help of a magic mirror. In both times the existence of the Jewel is threatened, war is looming, and someone she cares about is determined to fight.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br>An earthquake and the discovery of a mysterious antique mirror unleash forces that jolt sixteen-year-old Addie McNeal back to 1917 Seattle, just as the United States is entering World War I. Addie finds herself shuttling back and forth between past and present, drawn in both times to the grand Jewel Theater. In both decades the existence of the Jewel is threatened and war is looming . . . and someone she cares about is determined to fight. </p>Eventually, Addie realizes that only she has the key to saving the Jewel--and the lives of her friends. But will she figure out how to manipulate the intricately woven threads of time and truly set things right? </p><b><p></b><i> </i><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><b><i>The Amethyst Road</i> by Louise Spigeler</b> </p><p><b>Junior Library Guild Selection IRA Notable Book SFWA Andre Norton Award shortlist/finalist NYPL Book for the Teen Age Kansas State Reading Circle Recommendation Puget Sound Council Best Book of the Year Amelia Bloomer Project List </b></p><p>This work is not only unique in its smooth and imaginative integration of genres; it offers an original blend of societal grit and compelling fantasy-based spirituality. Serena and Shem are complex young people in a complex world, who both collide and collaborate on their shared journey to meaningful adulthood. A terrific read for teens. --ALA <i>Booklist</i> </p><p>Those who appreciate bold heroines unwilling to accept society's dictates might wish to join Serena on her quest. <i>--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books</i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p>Louise Spiegler is the author of <i>The Amethyst Road, </i> a YA fantasy published by Clarion Books. She lives with her family in Seattle, where she teaches writing and history at a local college. To learn more, visit www.amethystroad.net.
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