Countdown

I've just started reading Countdown by Deborah Wiles and its been a really good book so far. This book is set in the time period of the Cold War, right before the Cuban Missile Crisis. The main character, Franny's, dad is in the military, her uncle was in the military, and alot of the people around her are in the military. One thing I really like about this book that sets it apart from other books I've read is that every few chapters there are a few pages of pictures and quotes from the time period the book is set in. It is a really effective way of drawing you into the story and making you feel part of the time period. Also every few chapters there is the lifestory of an important person at the time that comes up in the story. It really makes you understand parts of the story and it gives you insight into some of the important people at that time. Since I've just started the book I don't know much about character developement but the characters have alot of potential. I think Franny feel the way alot of 11 year old girls do but is in a very unique situation. I'm really look forward to finishing this book.