LISTEN TO THE MOON, by Michael Morpurgo

The story: Alfie and his dad find a girl marooned on an island near their home. She's injured, she can't speak, and she has amnesia. The famly takes her in--but it's World War I, and her German-made blanket convinces the neighbors that she's both a German and a spy. Can Alfie's family solve the mystery of Lucy's life before the persecution goes too far?

June Cleaver's ratings: Language PG; Violence PG; Sexual content G; Nudity G; Substance abuse PG; Magic & the occult G; GLBT content G; adult themes (war, death) PG; overall rating PG.

Liz's comments: There's history and mystery in this latest by the author of "War Horse", and the tension ratchets up nicely until the big reveal for Alfie's family (although a canny reader will have figured it all out long ago). Hand this to any kid willing to check out historical fiction!