FICTION

Who Are You, Trudy Herman?

by B.E. BECK
Who Are You, Trudy Herman? 283p. She Writes Pr. May 2018. pap. $16.95. ISBN 9781631523779.
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Gr 6–10—Set during World War II, Trudy's story begins in Virginia. However, as her father's connections with his German family come into question, the family is forced to move to an internment camp in Texas. Here, Trudy learns about the ugliness of discrimination and lessons that will forever change how she views life. Beck covers a lot of ground in this historical novel. The author starts with the beginning of the U.S. involvement in World War II and ends with the first stirrings of the civil rights movement. The plot is fast, driving, and great for reluctant readers. However, for those who enjoy more character development and literary detail, this story may be a bit unsatisfying.
VERDICT A secondary purchase for collections without a historical fiction fanbase. Great for school libraries as it offers a viewpoint of the effects of World War II at home.
Reviewed by Maryjean Bakaletz, Morris County Library, Whippany, NJ , Apr 01, 2018

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