jess

This is a fascinating a detailed story covering the actions of Lawrence and other key players before, during, and after WW1.
So much of what is discussed in this book was not part of my public education on the war, so I needed to refer to additional texts to understand the geography and people discussed in this book.

I highly recommend this book if you are interested in history, other views of WW1, the middle east, or political development.

After the first book, the setting and characters start out as a bit of a surprise in this one. The characters seem just as confused as the readers, so it's fun. A. few new characters extend the cast and our familiar characters get a little more experience and depth.

The adventures continue, and it is an exciting and dangerous ride. How will the kids outsmart the bad guy(s) this time? What will the repercussions be?

I add a bit of caution to my recommendation- turns out that no one in this series is who they saw they are. Kids with trust issues may find it unsettling.