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In David Alyn Gordon's Jigsaw Beginnings, during WWII, Mussolini recruits Italian scientists to create a teleportation machine. He believes this machine is the key to winning the war. A teleportation attempt traps two modern-day American students (who are on a school trip in Italy) in the past. These two students, Mariah and Noah, eventually become entangled in a resistance group fighting to prevent Mussolini, Hitler, and General Franco from using this newfound scientific discovery to alter history. Along the way, Mariah and Noah must collaborate with the scientists responsible for bringing them to 1943. They need to discover a way to return to their timeline. Fortunately, their knowledge of historical events aids them throughout the journey. But will they ever find their way back home?
Jigsaw Beginnings is a fascinating time-travel adventure filled with action, drama, a little romance, and historical details. It's a fun, fast-paced read that YA fans will enjoy. David Alyn Gordon does a great job of blending humor into the action-packed storyline. I enjoyed the witty banter between the teens. Their dialogues add color and verve to their dynamic. Gordon's descriptions of Italian and American settings are robust and detailed. He succeeds in making his readers feel as if they are right there with Mariah and Noah, watching the events as they unfold. Readers will experience Italian history and World War II through the unique perspectives of the main characters. Jigsaw Beginnings contains multiple subplots and surprises that will keep readers on their toes. If you are a YA literature fan and love Italian history and tales of World War II events, include this engaging novel in your reading collection.
