The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough is a book of suspense as the spirits of Love and Death battle for the lives of our protagonists. Love and Death play a game for the souls of people. In this case, two babies are selected and time passes until their lives follow the destiny chosen for them. Love has a slough of obstacles to overcome in order for the players to choose each other. The book deals with racial tensions of the late 1930s and the poverty of the depression. Death has an easier job because everyone faces the same end. For our two players to choose Love over Death they have to choose a life that seems impossible. A really interesting way to present the issues of the time and the answer to the issues.
Hopefully some of you have been reading books from the Teens Top Ten Nomination list this summer. Teens will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite books during September and October. So, here is one more book from the Top Ten Nominations.
The Game of Love and Death by Martha Brockenbrough is a book of suspense as the spirits of Love and Death battle for the lives of our protagonists. Love and Death play a game for the souls of people. In this case, two babies are selected and time passes until their lives follow the destiny chosen for them. Love has a slough of obstacles to overcome in order for the players to choose each other. The book deals with racial tensions of the late 1930s and the poverty of the depression. Death has an easier job because everyone faces the same end. For our two players to choose Love over Death they have to choose a life that seems impossible. A really interesting way to present the issues of the time and the answer to the issues.
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