Two Suns in the Sky

by Miriam Bat-Ami

Book Overview

During World War II, a 15-year-old girl meets a young Jewish refugee in a New York shelter and soon learns the history behind her city through interaction with her new friend, as well as the barriers... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0142300365
• Release Date: November 2001
• Publisher: Puffin Books
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.3" x 0.5" x 4.5"

Customer Reviews

It's more like Seven Stars!

The only thing I can say is Wow! Everything is wonderful and Bat-Ami is an exceptional authoress! It is like a modern day version of Romeo and Juliet, even better in some aspects! Everything seems so real and that it could have really happened! Some parts are sad, while others uplifting. Shows the true meaning, emotions, and just plain everything about a true love story! There are also some good facts about WWII, but that's not really why I read the book. The plot entrigued me. The end left me begging for more. So, if your out there reading somewhere Bat-Ami, you are a WONDERFUL AUTHORESS!

A magnificant story of hopes, dreams and love!

Bat-Ami has written a beautiful story about teenage love during the trying times of World War II. She captures the emotions of her two main characters, Chris and Adam, through the use of alternating between their views and thoughts. She gives us two different worlds and shows us how they can become one. Bat-Ami did a wonderful job on teaching her audience the history of the refugee camp in Osewego, New York and of World War II. Her use of the emotions, events of the time and the passion of love between two teenagers, will make you laugh, cry, dream and hope of finding peace, love and happiness.

Wonderful Book! I couldn't put it down!

This book was soooooooo good! For one thing it was kind of like a teenage version of Romeo and Juliet, and for another thing it had true facts about World War Two (which I think is very interesting). Especially if you're a teenager, you will definitely be able to relate to the changes Adam and Chris go through during very rough times. For young adults, this book is easy to understand and intriguing at the same time. It has a great way of teaching WW2 facts while telling a romantic story. I would even recommend this book to adults!

Great Story...Fiction, but factual

Being from Oswego, New York, which is where this fabulous story is set, I could actually see the places and things that the author was talking about in her story. Bat-Ami has written a compelling love story that actually tells about an important place and time in history. This is truly one of the best books I have ever read.

Dynamic characters in a fascinating, true historical setting

TWO SUNS IN THE SKY is a fascinating read for YA and adults alike. Set in Oswego, New York during World War II, the novel juxtaposes the lives of European refugees housed in the Emergency Refugee Shelter at Fort Ontario and those of suburban Americans through the eyes of a teen-age refugee and a local high school student. The setting and events of the novel are based on factual events that are both well researched and well presented. The main character, Chris, a local schoolgirl, is interesting and dynamic as she navigates the changes wrought in her life by family dynamics, maturation, love and war. The presence of a refugee camp in her home town provides conflict on personal, community and global levels. Adam, a teenage refugee living in the camp, has survived the turmoil of war, arriving at the camp amid confusion and loss. The two young people learn much about life and growing up as their relationship develops. Not a trite romance, this novel presents complex and engaging characters struggling to make sense of their lives as the world changes drastically around them. I would highly recommend this book