(1) YA Sepetys's riveting and exemplary historical epic examines the enduring effects of the Spanish Civil War through the perspectives of four young people living under the shadow of Franco's fascist dictatorship in 1957 Madrid. Via lively characters and short, swiftly paced chapters, Sepetys thoroughly and sensitively explores the social, economic, and political issues that plagued postwar Spain, including the selling of stolen infants. An author's note and photo gallery are appended. Bib., glos.

Reviewer: Jennifer Hubert Swan | Horn Book Magazine Issue: September, 2019

(4) 4-6 Cities of the World series. Written in clear prose, the books explore the modern life of these European cities, combining anecdotes and facts with a brief historical background. Numerous color pictures, drawings, paintings, maps, and sidebars contribute to the travel-guide feeling of the books. Although a little fractured, they provide a lively introduction to the cities and their people. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Elena Abos Alvarez-Buiza