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Two craftily interwoven stories, separated by 50 years in time, make upthis emotionally and intellectually challenging novel. Set in Holland, one story tells of the passionate love between a young Dutch woman and Jacob Todd, a wounded English soldier: "I filled the glass and gave it to the soldier who had not yet spoken, who now said, 'Thanks, miss, you're an angel of mercy.' He had eyes that made me melt."
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The other story finds the English soldier's grandson visiting Amsterdam for the commemoration of The Battle of Arnhem. Before he knows it, he's way out of his emotional depth: "His arrival yesterday had been embarrassing. His visit to the Anne Frank house had been upsetting. His confusion of boy for girl unnerved him. The mugging had left him duff." The learning curve is steep and readers can't help becoming thoroughly engrossed in the powerful emotions as well as being confronted with questions which simply don't have easy answers. This is a riveting, thought-provoking and thoroughly worthwhile read. (12 years and over). --Tamsin Palmer
"Sophisticated teenage readers yearning for a wider view of life may find themselves intoxicated by this Carnegie Medal-winning novel."
"Sophisticated teenage readers yearning for a wider view of life may find themselves intoxicated by this Carnegie Medal-winning novel." ("Publishers Weekly," starred review.
"Moving and multilayered . . . this novel is beautifully written, emotionally touching, and intellectually challenging." ("VOYA")
"Sophisticated teenage readers yearning for a wider view of life may find themselves intoxicated by this Carnegie Medal-winning novel." ("Publishers Weekly," starred review.
"Moving and multilayered . . . this novel is beautifully written, emotionally touching, and intellectually challenging." ("VOYA")
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- PublisherBodley Head
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0370323769
- ISBN 13 9780370323763
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages336
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Good. What happens to Jacob Todd when he visits his grandfather's grave at the annual commemoration of the Battle of Arnhem is paralleled in time by the events of the dramatic day in World War II, when retreating troops were sheltered by the family of Geertrui Van Riet. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Seller Inventory # GOR004536859
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Book Description Paperback. Condition: Very Good. What happens to Jacob Todd when he visits his grandfather's grave at the annual commemoration of the Battle of Arnhem is paralleled in time by the events of the dramatic day in World War II, when retreating troops were sheltered by the family of Geertrui Van Riet. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # GOR003032113
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Book Description Softcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Colour illustrated softcover binding, with the rear panel being the front panel printed upside down, with the addition of the barcode. The book comes with attached fold over flaps. The book runs 2 tracks, one in 1944, with Jacob Todd and embattled soldier, and the other in 1995, his namesake and grandson who is visiting Amsterdam for the commemoration of the Battle of Arnhem. T Their 2 lives are linked. the book is recommended as adolescent reading, but I have my doubts, believing that the level of language is much more suited to an adult Reading level. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 336 pages. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Literature & Literary; ISBN: 0370323769. ISBN/EAN: 9780370323763. Inventory No: 0253238. Seller Inventory # 0253238
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Book Description Condition: Very Good. 1999. Reissue. Paperback. Clean copy, Good to very good. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland. Seller Inventory # KST0015979
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