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Romeo Blue

Romeo Blue is the continuation of the story of Felicity Budwig and her intuitive mind, as first introduced in The Romeo and Juliet Code.  Fliss, as she is nicknamed, is a very smart young girl, probably much like her parents who are spies for America in World War II.  Now a year later, Fliss is set to learn even more about her quirky relatives, including how she has two dads.  Throw in there Nazi spies and the budding pre-teen romance between her and her best friend Derek, and this becomes a light-hearted read full of historical references that could serve to reinforce lessons on WWII and twists that are unexpected.  Definitely upper elementary/middle school material because of historical references and she’s got a teddy bear she still considers to be a companion.  At times it feels a bit old fashioned and may not sit well with students in this digital age.  Given the right framing or book talking, students could pick this up as a stand alone or will be happy to continue the story if they liked The Romeo and Juliet Code.  Recommended for elementary and middle school libraries.