It is the age of modern terrorism--seemingly the not too distant future—and 15 year old Daisy leaves NY to spend time in rural England with cousins she barely knows. The family is a little odd, as is Daisy herself, with the family patriarch, who Daisy never does meet, away in the war, but Daisy instantly connects with the group, especially with cousin Edmund, a twin with whom she shares a special telepathy, as well as an incestuous relationship. Life is idyllically absent any adult oversight ( her aunt goes off somewhere and is unable to return due to an invasion of foreign troops) and the children all take good care of eachother, until the war reaches their very doorstep and they rapidly find themselves terrorized, starving, enslaved, lost hungry and in constant danger from civilians and , troops foreign and domestic. Determined to reunite with Edmund and the other boys, Daisy and Piper’s existence becomes more and more desperate. They eventually meet, but much has happened and eventually Daisy’s parents in the US manage to get her back home where she stays for several years until she is able to return to Edmund as a young adult…But life is very different for everyone now… I liked the book but it is not for everyone. Rosoff is a very talented writer and the entire book is written in first person as a narrative… as if Daisy is recording it for an interview. I found myself pulled into the story that is told in an absolutely authentic voice. The story line is odd and mundane and fantastic all at one….my first true understanding of the genre Magical realism. Many reviewers say 8th grade, but I say highschool. Good book club book. needs guidance for best result.. Printz award. 9th grade +
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