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A review by amelia_herring
Liar & Spy by Rebecca Stead
4.0
Another wonderful book by Stead. Very different from her Newbery-winning book When You Reach Me, Liar and Spy still carries her hallmark of great character development. Georges moves into an apartment building in Brooklyn, where he meets neighbor Safer. The two begin spying on their neighbor, as Safer suspects that the elusive Mr. X is hiding something. The story unfolds as the reader uncovers the truth, not about Mr. X, but about Safer's and Georges' lives.
There isn't too much in the way of plot here; the story is very much character-based. It is still a page-turner, though, and filled with emotion. Great for fans of Stead, as well as fans of other character-driven books like Okay for Now. Ages 9-14.
There isn't too much in the way of plot here; the story is very much character-based. It is still a page-turner, though, and filled with emotion. Great for fans of Stead, as well as fans of other character-driven books like Okay for Now. Ages 9-14.