Parade of Shadows - Hardcover

“This satisfying read is a romantic adventure in the best tradition by a master of such stories. Julia is a believable product of her time.” (School Library Journal)

“Once again, National Book Award winner Whelan (Homeless Bird) whisks readers to another time and place to experience history in the making....Rather than providing pat answers, this meticulously researched novel, denser than some of the author’s previous works, raises questions about conflict resolution, rebellion and oppression.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Whelan is known for atmospheric, international scene setting....Many teens, however, will be ensnared by the travelogue details, from an Orient Express train ride to a camel caravan from Damascus to Alexandretta, and they will enjoy Julia’s eye-opening moments of “romanticism colliding with reality.” (Booklist)

“The plot is suspenseful...sleeping in tents in the desert, riding camels, being attracted to the wrong guy, and so on. YAs who like historical fiction will enjoy Whelan’s carefully researched work. The cover looks suitably Middle Eastern, with the silhouette of a train crossing a desert promising an adventure.” (KLIATT)

“[Whelan] carries it off with a whirl of intrigues, betrayals, attempted murder, and of course, romance that should render teen readers oblivious to the fact that they’re also getting a crash course in Middle Eastern history.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books)

This engaging tale of the Ottoman Empire prior to World War I...has clear historical lessons for today’s readers about greed and meddling in cultures without understanding them....Whelan has crafted yet another fine work of historical fiction with a likable and strong-willed heroine. (Kirkus Reviews)