Summary of Revolution

Revolution by Jennifer Donnelly is a riveting young-adult novel about a present day girl named Andi Alpers who is troubled by her brother's suicide. As she searches for answers, Andi discovers secrets from the French Revolution that somehow relates to her life and her brother's life. Along with the help of a mysterious library book and a teenage boy named Alexandre, Andi embarks on a journey across centuries. With her newfound knowledge of history and courage, Andi soon finds the truth she's been looking for. Revolution is an exploration of history and a coming-of-age story about grief and self-discovery.