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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2010
Gr 5-Up These intertwined graphic novels tell the stories of two girls coming of age in Europe during World War II. "A Family Secret" follows the story of Helena, who survived the war primarily due to her father's decision to collaborate with the Nazis. She recounts her life and those of others, including citizens stranded in the Dutch East Indies at the time. "The Search" begins in our current era, with Esther arriving in the Netherlands from th...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Guide
Reviewed on January 1, 2009
In these graphic novel picture books for middle-grade readers, Helena and Esther recount their experiences of World War II and the Holocaust to their grandsons, linking fa...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Junior Library Guild
Reviewed on October 1, 2009
A complex presentation of Dutch life during the German occupation of the Netherlands during World War II. Shows how each member of a single family...Log In or Sign Up to Read More