September 22, 1928, Massena, New York. Jack Pool's sixteenth birthday. He's been restless lately, especially during this season of more-times-at... read full description
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Oct 28, 2011
Kellee
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Jack Pool loves Emaline. He knows that because of their faith, he is Jewish, she is Christian, that it will never happen, but he truly loves her. If he isn't thinking about Emaline, he is thinking about his cello audition in 4 days for a music school in Syracuse- he'd be able to escape his town without even an orchestra or band. Music is his key to escaping and becoming something. Then on his 16th birthday, he walks home Daisy, Emaline's 4 year old sister and goes to work. Daisy disappears l
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Oct 10, 2011
Pamela
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Blood Lie by Shirley Reva Vernick is not a book that might be recommended as a light beach read. Instead, it's the kind of book middle school English teachers love to use to force students to think outside of their comfort zone.
And that's a good thing.
This book uncovers the naked truth about prejudice and discrimination as it existed in the early 20th century in a small town in New York. The whole book covers four days -- four horrible days when the very existence of Jews in More...
And that's a good thing.
This book uncovers the naked truth about prejudice and discrimination as it existed in the early 20th century in a small town in New York. The whole book covers four days -- four horrible days when the very existence of Jews in More...
Oct 07, 2011
Sandra
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In 1928 a four-year-old girl in the small town of Massena goes missing and soon the blame is placed on sixteen-year-old Jack Pool, his family, and other Jewish community members. Several of the local citizens on Massena believe the local Jewish population has killed the young girl as a blood sacrifice for their upcoming holy day, Yom Kippur.
A short review for a short book: What a heartbreaking novel. There was a lot of prejudice early on in the twentieth century and this book reall More...
A short review for a short book: What a heartbreaking novel. There was a lot of prejudice early on in the twentieth century and this book reall More...
Oct 20, 2011
Joemmama
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Finally a good book with blood in the title that has nothing to do with vampires! "The Blood Lie" is a fascinating book based on a real incident that happened in 1928.
Jack Pool is a promising musician, falling in love for the first time, and Jewish. He longs for a Gentile girl, Emaline. He knows his music will take him away from his small town of Massena, New York, and that he and Emaline can never be together.
When Emalines little sister, Daisy goes missing, the tow More...
Jack Pool is a promising musician, falling in love for the first time, and Jewish. He longs for a Gentile girl, Emaline. He knows his music will take him away from his small town of Massena, New York, and that he and Emaline can never be together.
When Emalines little sister, Daisy goes missing, the tow More...
Dec 20, 2011
Sara
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It’s September 22, 1928, and sixteen-year-old Jack Pool is itching to leave his small town in upstate New York. A talented cellist, he has an audition at the Bentley School of Music in three days. Acceptance to the elite boarding school will be his ticket out of Massena. It will also mean leaving behind the girl that he knows he can never have: Jack is Jewish, and Emaline Durham is Christian.
In the opening pages of “The Blood Lie: A Novel,” by Shirley Reva Vernick (Cinco Pu More...
Oct 03, 2011
Ricki
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Jack has a crush on Emaline, a gentile. He knows their romance can never develop because he is Jewish, and their relationship would be unacceptable in 1928. The unthinkable happens when Emaline's younger sister, Daisy, goes missing--Jack is blamed for her disappearance.
This short novel shows the hatred and anti-semitism that existed in the 1920s. Based on a true story, this novel will teach young people what it means to hate, and more importantly, what it means to forgive.
This short novel shows the hatred and anti-semitism that existed in the 1920s. Based on a true story, this novel will teach young people what it means to hate, and more importantly, what it means to forgive.
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Feb 04, 2012
Barbara
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This is a must read book. I first heard about it from Cinco Puntos but couldn't find it at the library at the time. Tried again a couple of days ago, and they now had it. It only takes about two hours to read but is filled with an incredible story--based on a true story.
Jan 09, 2012
Mary
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I liked it. Nice writing and interesting story. I always appreciate a book that is based on a true story.
Dec 04, 2011
2011Bistro
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Shirley Reva Vernick
The Blood Lie
Cinco Puntos 2011
i loved this book i couldnt put it down, i love everything about it, the lies told in it the messing girl, the accused boy, and the girl of his dreams there was never a moment where i was bored and wanted to stop reading. Things made me mad (gus) and other things made me want to help (Jack)
Rating: 5 Hard to imagine a better book
Shirley Reva Vernick
The Blood Lie
Cinco Puntos 2011
i loved this book i couldnt put it down, i love everything about it, the lies told in it the messing girl, the accused boy, and the girl of his dreams there was never a moment where i was bored and wanted to stop reading. Things made me mad (gus) and other things made me want to help (Jack)
Rating: 5 Hard to imagine a better book
Oct 23, 2011
B0ryana
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Great read! I finished the book in about 2 hours . It kept my interest the whole time. It was well-written and I felt sympathetic about what was happening in that little town.
Nov 20, 2011
Stacey
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I was interested in this book because it takes place very close to where I live. It was interesting to hear references to the towns I am familiar with, but the there really wasn't much to the story. It was only a novella so there was not much character devlopment.
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