In "The Romeo and Juliet Code" by Phoebe Stone, young Flick is sent to live with her relatives in Maine during World War II. Feeling out of place and longing for her parents, she discovers letters that reveal hidden secrets and the truth about her family's past. As she navigates the complexities of friendship, love, and loss, Flick learns about the bravery required to confront the unknown. With the war looming and her own heart in turmoil, she embarks on a journey of self-discovery that intertwines her fate with that of the people she holds dear, all the while uncovering the power of hope. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 304 pages in this book. This book was published in 2012 by Scholastic .

Phoebe Stone is the beloved and acclaimed author of several novels for middle grade, including The Romeo and Juliet Code , which was hailed by the Boston Globe as "quite simply the best novel for young readers . since Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone . " She received four starred reviews for The Boy on Cinnamon Street , and another star for her novel Deep Down Popular . Booklist awarded a starred review to Romeo Blue , the follow-up to The Romeo and Juliet Code , calling it "compelling, and with plenty of heart and soul. " Phoebe and her husband live in Middlebury, Vermont.