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//Diamonds in the Shadows// by Caroline Cooney Reviewed by Madison Have you ever disagreed with your parent’s opinion? Have you ever thought they have officially gone off the deep end? That’s how Jared Finch felt all the time, but when he heard the church council say, “Thank you for taken in the African refugees.” he thought the deep end was an understatement.

Moreover, the first time Jared sees this odd bunch he has this odd feeling about them. The family, the Ambos, turns his life haywire! The family is scared of windows and cars and doorbells. They have never had ice cream and they cannot speak correct English! Then the unexpected happened… his (want-to-be-girlfriend) decided she had a crush on the refugee! Can they make friends after all or does the truth become uncovered? Jared’s sister, Mopsy, is also sharing a room with a refugee, yet she doesn’t have to worry her roommate is a blood diamond thief… or does she?

In this heart-throbbing story about life, death, and forgiveness you learn of refugees real lives in Africa, the lies they told, and the story of their escape. These are the series of events they will never get over. In this fiction novel, Caroline Cooney, a mystery writer, makes you literally need more! She actually made me feel as though I was there! Watching the family live, love, and grow. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves escaping to a world of pure suspense and mystery. This is a true sculpture of words!