Lucy 4evr & Miss Rosetr

By Susan Richards Shreve

Book Overview

In this novel and intriguing book, Michael Schaller traces the origins of the Cold War in Asia to the postwar occupation of Japan by U.S. troops. Determined to secure Japan as a bulwark against both Soviet expansion and Asian revolution, the U.S. instituted ambitious social and economicreforms under the direction of the flamboyant Occupation Commander, General Douglas MacArthur. MacArthur was later denounced by the Truman Administration as a "bunko artist" who had wrecked Japan's economy and opened it to Communist influence, and power was shifted to Japan's old elite. Cut offfrom its former trading partners, which were now all Communist-controlled, Japan, with U.S. backing, turned its attention to the rich but unstable Southeast Asian states. The stage was thus set for U.S. intervention in China, Korea, and Vietnam.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0394805704
• ISBN13: 9780394805702
• Release Date: August 1988
• Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 7.6"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7

Customer Reviews

Excellent, richly written book

I cannot imagine what the School Library Book (the second review at top of page) reviewer was smoking -- this is a wonderful, richly imagined book. The children are believably portrayed, and the interlocking themes of loneliness, fantasy, courage, and honesty are handled beautifully. Far from being made light of, the story of the abused children is central to the book, and is handled with moral seriousness and respect for children. The resourcefulness of the two preteen girls is also a welcome theme. I can't recommend this book highly enough for schoolchildren, girls and boys both (although it undoubtedly is more of a hit with girls).

You're Missing Out If You've Missed This Book

I can't believe no one has written a review of this! It's a FANTASTIC book. It's full of real suspense and real danger, but not too scary for kids ages 8 and up. Lucy "Forever" is the hero of the story who works with her best friend to save a child in danger. It's wonderfully written with vivid characterizations -- particularly Lucy's parents (including her very English child psychiatrist father who inspires her) and her very Catholic best friend. A rollicking read well worth the time of anyone who likes a great story.