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Vernick, Shirley Reva

The Blood Lie

160 pp. | Cinco | September, 2011 | Trade ISBN 978-1-933693-84-2 $15.95
(4) YA In 1928, Jack Pool is excited to celebrate his sixteenth birthday. When a little girl disappears, Jack, who is Jewish, is accused of wrongdoing by a townsperson who also spreads ignorant rumors about Jews and their rituals--notably their need for a Christian child's blood. The dialogue is forced, but the plot (based on true events) is dramatic. An author's note is appended.
Reviewer: Rita Soltan

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