Brothers Divided [Paperback]

Eli Jacobs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 2002 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

Iranian agents have ignited a major civil war crisis in Israel. The Brothers Division, a top secret arm of the Mossad -- the Israel secret service -- enlists the aid of Jon Warren, an American reporter with Strong Israel connectioins to help them defuse the situation. But when Jon discovers the truth, the Brothers Division disowns him and the conspirators target him for elimination.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 10 Up-Jon Warren, the New York Times bureau chief in Jerusalem, finds himself in the center of an international intrigue. A group of Iranians is plotting to ignite an Israeli civil war. Jon unravels and attempts to thwart the plot, at the risk of his career and life. Aside from the protagonist, characterization is weak and characters are difficult to keep straight. This confusion is not helped by the short chapters that jump around chronologically. A knowledge of Israeli culture would be helpful to readers, as not all references are explained well in the glossary. A strong point is the use of recent news events woven into Jon's life.
Paula J. LaRue, Van Wert City Schools, OH
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

From the Publisher

1) Fast-paced suspense novel with a current, believable theme – Terror! 2) Well developed characters give the reader and in-depth view of the dynamic changes in Israel society. 3) Reveals some of the underlying causes of the real tension among Israelis today. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Simcha Media Group (NJ) (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930143397
• ISBN-13: 978-1930143395
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,036,037 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Thriller -- for old folks too!, March 31, 2002

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Barry L. Boyer "Barry the Missionary" (Ritzville, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Brothers Divided (Hardcover)

I purchased this book in Jerusalem (03/24/02). What a great thriller. I found myself as tense in places as I was when I read The Red October by Tom Clancy. After reading the book I noticed that inside the front dust jacket it reads: Ages 10-14. Don't believe it. Read this book and look forward to the next two books of a promised trilogy.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Timely and Thought-Provoking, March 4, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Brothers Divided (Hardcover)

This is one of the best suspense/action novels concerning Israel that I have read. I did not want to put it down. The book also provides a vivid description of modern Israeli society and its internal tensions. After reading this novel, I felt that I had gained some insight into this strategic and often misunderstood country.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Brothers Divided-Timely and Thought Provoking, March 4, 2002

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Richard Fynch (New York) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Brothers Divided (Hardcover)

This is one of the best suspense novels involving mid-east intrigue that I have read. It is well written and fast-paced. The book also provides a vivid and cogent description of modern Israeli society and its internal tensions. It was nice to read a book that was both etertaining and informative.