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Synopsis
Frank lives in London's East End. When his father is drafted and his neighborhood is bombed, Frank is evacuated to the countryside. There, he meets a German Jewish girl named Hannah and learns how much is at stake in the war with Nazi Germany.
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About the Author
James Riordan's first novel, Sweet Children, was shortlisted for the Whitbread Children's Book of the Year Award.
Reviews
Gr. 4-6. In parallel narratives Riordan recounts the intersecting stories of Frank, an English boy, and Hannah, a German Jewish refugee, as they endure the hardships of World War II. Frank and his sister, Violet, are evacuated from London to the countryside to stay with widow Pittaway, who has also taken in Hannah, a Kindertransport participant. Riordan successfully portrays the historical period from two sides, although a major discrepancy in views comes from Frank's misunderstanding of Hannah's situation (and some latent anti-Semitism) rather than any real difference of opinion. Rather than character driven, the story seems meant to acquaint readers with the major events of World War II in Europe; indeed, Frank and Hannah could easily represent any number of children of their generation. The instruction to read Frank's version of events first is quite helpful; his story intentionally leaves holes in the narrative that make Hannah's recitation fresher and more interesting. A good choice for history students or for English classes studying point of view. Kay Weisman
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