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Anna at War by Helen Peters

This book was a ‘Hot Contender’ for the Big Book Award 2020 shortlist.

About the Book:

As life for German Jews becomes increasingly perilous, Anna’s parents put her on a train leaving for England. But the war follows her to Kent, and soon Anna finds herself caught up in a web of betrayal and secrecy. How can she prove whose side she’s on when she can’t tell anyone the truth? But actions speak louder than words, and Anna has a dangerous plan…

A brilliant and moving wartime adventure from the author of Evie’s Ghost.

Published by Nosy Crow

About the Author: 

Helen Peters grew up on an old-fashioned farm in Sussex, surrounded by family, animals and mud. She spent most of her childhood reading stories and putting on plays in a tumbledown shed that she and her friends turned into a theatre. After university, she became an English and Drama teacher. Helen lives with her husband and children in London, and she can hardly believe that she now gets to call herself a writer.

3 responses to “Anna at War by Helen Peters”

  1. Castlefields Primary School (Bridgnorth) says:
    4th December 2019 at 9:44 am

    The characters were so believable and when Molly did something terrible I punched my pillow because I just fell in love with the characters.

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    • Castlefields Primary School (Bridgnorth) says:
      4th December 2019 at 9:37 am

      It was emotional and it came to life in front of me. When I started reading I continued for 2 hours!

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      • Castlefields Primary School (Bridgnorth) says:
        4th December 2019 at 7:46 am

        I love the storyline. I think the way that it was planned out I never expected what would come next

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