Friday, October 28, 2011

Blood will tell




Anti-Semitism is alive and well in New York in the 1920s in BLOOD LIE by Shirley Reva Vernick (Cinco Puntos Press 2011). Jack Pool and his family run a store in town. People are pleasant enough to their faces, but behind their backs, their true feelings and fears surface. When a local child disappears, the man who runs the diner helps spread a rumor that the Jews use children in human sacrifices for their holiday celebrations. Perhaps the missing girl has fallen victim to the needs for blood sacrifice? <537>

Based on some real life incidents, this is a frightening examination of the power of gossip, lies, innuendo, and prejudice.
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12 comments:

  1. LSheltonOctober 28, 2011 at 8:01 PM

    This sounds creepy, yet interesting.

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  2. KristaOctober 29, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Very creepy, indeed. Gossip can be evil, and sure spreads like wildfire in a small town...

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  3. Danis HayesOctober 30, 2011 at 1:53 PM

    After reading this book, I would hope that today's kids would relate it to today's world and see the damage that lies and prejudice can have.

    Danis Hayes
    LSSL 5385

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  4. NallelyOctober 30, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    I want to read this book! I love the fact that it is based on real life events. Such a great topic to for discussion.

    Nallely LS5385.07

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  5. ReeseNovember 6, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    This sounds like a perfect book to share with our students during our bullying lessons.

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  6. salopez99November 14, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    This book sounds really good. It sounds like one of those can't-put-down books.

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  7. Keely HouckNovember 20, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    This sounds like a powerful book that could well have a lesson for us all.

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  8. Brenda S.November 21, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Interesting topic. When I hear about blame placed upon Jews, I think of Nazi Germany. This is not something I would imagine happening in the U.S.A. I am definitely going to read this book.

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  9. noralriosNovember 22, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    LS5385
    If it's based on true events, that is scary. It would be an interesting book to read, but I believe it would be to advanced for an elementary setting.

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  10. jmbNovember 23, 2011 at 6:12 AM

    Powerful story line! Often, it is fear of the unknown and fear of differences that creates the atrocities that riddle the world's history.

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  11. AGarzaNovember 23, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Intriguing plot! I can see a fantastic suspense movie out this book.

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  12. Veronica NoyolaNovember 26, 2011 at 6:06 PM

    This would be interesting to read during the month of October for Halloween.

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