Revolution

Revolution
by Jennifer Donnelly [YA Donnelly]

The story follows Andi, a student about to graduate from one of the most prestigious schools in the U.S. Her brother is killed, her mother goes crazy so her father decides to take her to Paris. Her father, a famous geneticist, is there to test a heart that people claim to be the heart of the dauphin of France. The dauphin of France was the son of the King and Queen during the Revolution. His parents were beheaded and he was imprisoned so the people could live in a democratic world no longer ruled by royalty. While Andi is in France she discovers a diary in an old guitar case that belonged to Alex, the official companion to the dauphin. Alex took care of him, entertained him, and after he was imprisoned tried to free him. The story bounces back from Andi's life to Alex's journal entries. As Andi gets drawn in by Alex's story she notices things in her world start to overlap with Alex's. She must know whether Alex was able to save the dauphin or if it really is his heart that her father is testing. The book is great if you're a fan of historical fiction. Donnelly does a great job of explaining the French Revolution as she's telling the story. [If you enjoy this, you may also wish to try A Northern Light also by Donnelly.] -- recommended by Carrie K. - Bennett Martin Public Library and South Branch Library

[Also available in book-on-cd, and downloadable E-book formats.]

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