PositiveBooklistSetting the story against the compelling backdrop of the annual Carnaval de Nice, Donoghue...shines in her careful study of this slice of WWII history in France. As engaging and pleasing as this tale is, the two time frames don’t quite cohere, and initially, Noah’s relationship with Michael feels stilted; yet there is keen humor in how nearly all the boy does is crave Coca-Cola, curse, or convey assent by saying, \'kay.\' Donoghue builds unabashedly to a heartwarming conclusion.
