The Notorious Pagan Jones
by Nina Berry
Intertwined
with historical events surrounding the formation of the Berlin Wall in 1961, The Notorious Pagan Jones traces the
rise, fall, and recovery of former film sweetheart Pagan Jones. After Pagan
kills her family in an accident, she is sentenced to juvenile detention—a
rather light sentence compared to the tortuous guilt weighing on her. When the
opportunity to star in a Berlin-based film presents itself, Pagan takes the
chance, borne on the arm of her now “legal guardian,” Devin Black.
What
Pagan slowly realizes is that her role in this film is merely superficial; her
real objective is to assist Devin infiltrate the East German government, the
role of a lifetime. Danger, dancing, and daring capers fill the pages of
Pagan’s adventure and her climb back to stardom.
VERDICT:
Fast-paced, fun, and furious, The
Notorious Pagan Jones is a certain hit with those who love historical
fiction, Hollywood, and redemption. Fans of Code Name Verity (Elizabeth Wein)
and Between Shades of Grey (Ruta
Sepetys) will not be disappointed with Nina Berry’s latest.
Note: I reviewed this book for School Library Journal.
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