The Orphan's Secret Library by Glynis Peters - 8/10

Displaced by the second world war, an orphaned teen girl finds herself starting a new life in a small town in England. Between new friends and family, a budding romance, and undercover work for the war effort, the months that follow are anything but dull. As the girl grows, she can feel her dream of becoming a librarian within reach - but will the ongoing war throw a wrench in her plans?

AGE RANGE TEEN

Interest Level: ages 13+

Reading Level: ages 11+

THEMES

World War II

Orphaned

Found Family

Romance

England

Britain

Books

Libraries

Double Life

Historical Fiction

OVERALL RATING 8/10

Lovable characters, complex relationships, can be enjoyed by teens or adults

The Orphan's Secret Library was a pleasant surprise for me! The story is well-planned, the characters are lovable, and the relationships realistically complex. This book feels ageless, and could be enjoyed by teens of any age and adults alike.