From Publishers Weekly
Anna isn't sure how she feels about the Society of Masks, a secret club that her new friend Lindy has persuaded her to join. The members' masks and robes seem silly: Anna sees through the disguises to the boys' real identities. But Anna is lonely, and besides, she is intrigued by Lindy's handsome brother Jeremy, known as the Goldmaster. Everything changes when the Yellow Lord joins the club; younger boys are recruited and the initiation rites become dangerous and sometimes illegal. The Society turns against Anna and what was once little more than a game becomes a frightening contest. Whether read as a parable of the rise of fascism or merely as a fast-paced suspense story, this novel will leave readers with a great deal to think about. Memorable characters, crisp writing and a chilling plot combine to produce a true page-turner. Ages 10-14.
Copyright 1989 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Book Description
New in town, Anna Cotman wants nothing more than to find a friend. But when bossy Lindy Miller persuades her to join her older brother's secret society, Anna becomes uneasy. She knows that beneath the secret codes, strange rituals, and frightening masks, the society is just a game. But when Anna breaks the rules and is threatened with punishment, she finds the game has gotten seriously out of hand.
--Ce texte provient d'une édition qui n'est plus publiée ou qui est non diponible.
