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marshaskrypuch's review
4.0
The time-travel genre is not for everyone but Karen Bass handles it deftly in Two Times a Traitor. What I really like about this story is the emotional growth that Laz experiences when he's transported to 1745 and finds himself straddled between two warring armies. Bass has infused the story with great historical detail and lots of action plus disgusting food and stinking everything. This novel will especially appeal to boys.
jilljemmett's review
4.0
Lazare Berenger is very unhappy on his family vacation in Halifax. He still hasn't forgiven his parents for moving from Ottawa to Boston while he was staying with his grandmother. He has big fights with his father too. After one of their big arguments, he runs into the ruins of a citadel, and falls into a tunnel, being knocked out. When he wakes up, he is taken as prisoner by sailors. At first he assumes it's a camp his father has sent him to as punishment. But he soon learns that he has travelled back in time to 1745. The British assume he is a spy because he has a French name and a French accent. However, his French background also makes him a perfect spy for the British, so he can infiltrate their town without suspicion. Laz has to endure a lot on his time in the past until he can figure out how to return to 2017.
This is a great story. The historical aspects are really good for middle-grade students. Canadian history isn't taught as much as it should be in school, so this story would be a great supplement for kids.
Though Canada's 150th anniversary is being celebrated this year, this story demonstrates how Canada's history goes far beyond 150 years.
The character of Laz is relateable to kids today because he sees things through modern eyes. For example, whenever something happens to him, he thinks of what he would text his best friend back home in 2017. This drifts off a little after he becomes more comfortable in 1745.
I wish we had seen the reunion of Laz and his parents at the end of the story. It would be interesting to see how Laz has changed in relation to his family. Also, I would have liked to see how his dad treats him after their many months apart.
This is a great story for middle grade readers!
This is a great story. The historical aspects are really good for middle-grade students. Canadian history isn't taught as much as it should be in school, so this story would be a great supplement for kids.
Though Canada's 150th anniversary is being celebrated this year, this story demonstrates how Canada's history goes far beyond 150 years.
The character of Laz is relateable to kids today because he sees things through modern eyes. For example, whenever something happens to him, he thinks of what he would text his best friend back home in 2017. This drifts off a little after he becomes more comfortable in 1745.
I wish we had seen the reunion of Laz and his parents at the end of the story. It would be interesting to see how Laz has changed in relation to his family. Also, I would have liked to see how his dad treats him after their many months apart.
This is a great story for middle grade readers!
pussreboots's review
2.0
Family trinket sends brat back in time to learn about historic battle. He can only return once he gives said trinket to his ancestor. Blah.
http://pussreboots.com/blog/2018/comments_09/two_times_a_traitor.html
http://pussreboots.com/blog/2018/comments_09/two_times_a_traitor.html
canadianbookworm's review against another edition
5.0
https://cdnbookworm.blogspot.ca/2017/07/two-times-traitor.html