Friday, August 22, 2008

The Juniper Game

THE JUNIPER GAME: Sherryl Jordan: Scholastic, Inc.: Young Adult: 228 pgs.

Juniper has always been interested in Medieval England, she has gone so far as to put straw on her bedroom floor and constantly read about the time period. Dylan is also interested in all things medieval and after being paired up as science partners, they discover how much they have in common. Juniper also believes that she has telepathic powers. She convinces Dylan to let her send him a message and then have Dylan draw what she sends. Much to both of their surprise it works! Dylan and Juniper start down a path that has many twists and turns, a path that links the past and the present. After a while it seems like things have gone too far, but is there a way to end what they have begun?

The Juniper Game combines historical fiction with telepathy. There’s even a bit of a reincarnation-like feel to the book. Readers interested in history, suspense and art will enjoy this novel.

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