What a bizarre yet good book! 
 Jacob Portman is a rich, almost friendless kid living in Florida. His grandfather always tells him the most amazing stories of his life as a child refugee during WWII England, where he lived with a peculiar array of children, and his time in the war fighting monsters. Little does Jacob know that when he turns 16, those stories and monsters will turn out to be true, and he has to decide: stay and fight or run and hide? 
 I really enjoyed this book! A little Brigadoon, a little freak show at the circus, and more than a little creepy, it keeps you on the edge of your seat and you don't want to put it down. 
 Recommended to those who like YA, time travel and oddity.