The War Outside - Softcover

Hesse, Monica

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0316316717 ISBN 13: 9780316316712

Publisher: Back Bay Books, 2016

Synopsis

New from Monica Hesse, the bestselling and award-winning author of Girl in the Blue Coat -- an "important" (New York Times Book Review), "extraordinary" (Booklist, starred review) novel of conviction, friendship, and betrayal.

"A must-read for fans of historical fiction." --Ruta Sepetys, #1 New York Times bestselling author

It's 1944, and World War II is raging across Europe and the Pacific. The war seemed far away from Margot in Iowa and Haruko in Colorado--until they were uprooted to dusty Texas, all because of the places their parents once called home: Germany and Japan.

Haruko and Margot meet at the high school in Crystal City, a "family internment camp" for those accused of colluding with the enemy. The teens discover that they are polar opposites in so many ways, except for one that seems to override all the others: the camp is changing them, day by day and piece by piece. Haruko finds herself consumed by fear for her soldier brother and distrust of her father, who she knows is keeping something from her. And Margot is doing everything she can to keep her family whole as her mother's health deteriorates and her rational, patriotic father becomes a man who distrusts America and fraternizes with Nazis.

With everything around them falling apart, Margot and Haruko find solace in their growing, secret friendship. But in a prison the government has deemed full of spies, can they trust anyone--even each other?

About this title

About the Author

Monica Hesse is the bestselling author of Girl in the Blue Coat, American Fire, and The War Outside, as well as a journalist with The Washington Post. She lives outside Washington, D.C. with her husband and their dog.

Review

Praise for The War Outside:A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2018A 2019 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults PickA 2018 BCCB Bulletin Blue Ribbon TitleA 2019 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
"Once again, Monica Hesse delivers an incredibly compelling and beautifully researched novel. The War Outside vividly brings readers into an underrepresented and dark period of American history. A must-read for fans of historical fiction."―Ruta Sepetys, #1 New York Times bestselling author

"Monica Hesse takes a setting we think we understand and shifts it in an important way...a tightly plotted exploration of the consequences of fear."―The New York Times Book Review

* "Superb... A satisfying and bittersweet novel, perfect for those who enjoyed Markus Zusak's The Book Thief."―SLJ, starred review

* "An extraordinary novel of injustice and xenophobia based on real history."―Booklist, starred review

* "A moving book that successfully describes an unjust aspect of U.S. History"―Publishers Weekly, starred review

* "Keeps readers guessing through the final pages."
―BCCB, starred review


* "Teens and adults interested in WWII books, especially situations that haven't been written about extensively, will want to experience this story."―SLC, starred review

"Timely...[Hesse] again uses a well-researched historical backdrop to tell a powerful coming-of-age story."―The Washington Post

"Hesse's books are like time machines-vehicles that help us explore our past."―Mashable

"Monica Hesse's The War Outside pierces the heart with its exceptional story of family, friends and country...Riveting and meticulously researched, this story reverberates with authentic voices as it explores adolescent growth under dreadful circumstances."―BookPage

About this edition

• Publisher: Back Bay Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0316316717
• ISBN 13: 9780316316712
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 352