**STARRED REVIEW**
"Each character's backstory is woven seamlessly into the action. Preus builds suspense and drama by following these brave souls as they take on dangerous tasks... Deeply emotional, intense, and thought-provoking."

**STARRED REVIEW**
"Preus conveys the tales of heroism and resistance of the village teens with a story that is filled with suspense and intrigue...  Readers will be inspired by these teens that stood for what is right and who, through their actions, saved the lives."

**STARRED REVIEW**
"Preus weaves the teens’ backstories and individual dreams into the mounting dangers each faces and poignantly renders the quietly courageous and supportive community... An inspiring narrative founded on a real-life community and individuals."

**STARRED REVIEW**
"Both thrilling and chilling, Village of Scoundrels will surely keep readers engrossed from start to finish."

"Preus crafts a delicate balance of the characters’ interweaving tales and the community that bands together to protect its vulnerable population."

"Fascinating. . .  Readers inspired by communities making a difference—and in WWII and Holocaust history—will find much of interest here."

Margi Preus is the author of West of the Moon, Shadow on the Mountain, and Heart of a Samurai, which was a Newbery Honor book. She also writes for a variety of theater companies. She lives in Duluth, Minnesota.