In the Shadow of Blackbirds

by Cat Winters

Book Overview

In 1918, the world seems on the verge of apocalypse. Americans roam the streets in gauze masks to ward off the deadly Spanish influenza, and the government ships young men to the front lines of a brutal war, creating an atmosphere of fear and confusion. Sixteen-year-old Mary Shelley Black watches as desperate mourners flock to s ances and spirit photographers for comfort, but she herself has never believed in ghosts. During her bleakest moment, however,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141970530X
• ISBN13: 9781419705304
• Release Date: April 2013
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams
• Length: 400 Pages
• Weight: 1.14 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 8.5"
• Age Range: 13 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 8 and higher

Customer Reviews

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I was super excited to read this book. After all it's an award winning book right? I am so disappointed. Honestly, I haven't made it past page 57. I felt as if I were wading through mud just to get it to that page. Slow, too much time jumping back and forth.....doubtful that I'll finish it.