A review by paper_queen
Countdown by Deborah Wiles

dark emotional funny hopeful inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was so cute and fun! I have a soft spot for historical fiction, and this was a surprisingly good story about the era of the Cuban Missile Crisis. A lot of heart, and really draws you in with simple words hiding deeper ideas.