ISBN: 9780316260633
Editorial: Little
Año de edición: 2017
Edición: 1
N° Paginas: 320
Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
Descripción: Críticas The Edgar Award Winner for Best Young Adult Mystery Novel 2017An Entertainment Weekly Best YA Book of 2016 A Booklist Best Young Adult Book of 2016A 2017 Indies Choice Awards Finalist for Best Young Adult BookA YALSA 2017 Best Book for Young AdultsA New York Public Library Best Book for Teens of 2016A Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Selection 2017A 2017 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the YearA 2018-2019 California Young Reader Medal nominee2018 All Iowa Young Adults ReadGirl in the Blue Coat is a powerful, compelling coming-of-age story set against the dark and dangerous backdrop of World War II. It's an important and page-turning look at the choices all of us--including young adults--have to make in wartime. A beautiful combination of heartbreak, loss, young love, and hope.--Kristin Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale* [An] affecting novel...that skillfully combines reality with fiction. Her characters come alive, and...Hesse's pacing infuses her story with thriller suspense, enriching the narrative with dramatic surprises both small and large.--Booklist* A poignant, wonderfully crafted story of love and loss, courage and redemption.--Shelf Awareness* Riveting... a gripping historical mystery. --Publishers Weekly* This fast-paced story is alternately touching, heart-pounding and wrenching-but always gripping. ...a heartrending, moving story.--VOYAA moving immersion into life in WWII.--The St. Louis Post-DispatchA tapestry of guilt and acceptance, growing responsibility, and reluctant heroism, Hanneke's coming-of-age under heartbreaking circumstances is a jarring reminder of how war consumes and transforms the passions of ordinary life. Every devastating moment of this beautiful novel is both poignant and powerful, and every word feels true. --ElizabethWein, New York Times bestsellingauthor of Black Dove, White Raven; Rose Under Fire; and the Printz Honor-winningCode Name VerityIn an occupied city, a young woman's daring transforms into true courage when she confronts a mystifying disappearance. From page one, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. Enthralling.--Judy Blundell, New York Times bestselling author of Strings Attached and the National Book Award-winning What I Saw and How I LiedIt's no small feat to bring the past to life, especially a history as dark and desperate as World War II. Monica Hesse does just this with Hanneke's story. Brace yourself, dear reader, to have your heart bruised--and possibly even broken--in the most meaningful of ways.--Ryan Graudin, author of The Walled City and Wolf by WolfRich in content and emotion, this is a first-rate companion to the historical tales of the onderduikers, the hidden Jews of Holland, and a compelling read--Kirkus ReviewsTaut and intelligent... the historical setting is rendered the way only an expert can do it.--The Washington PostThe themes of love, betrayal, heroism, social responsibility, and atonement are beautifully intertwined with well-developed characters and a compelling story line. Thoroughly researched, this work brings history alive in a clear and concise way that rings true. A must-read for fans of historical fiction, especially stories set during World War II.--School Library JournalThis heartbreaking story of terror and loss sweeps you into a time-is-running-out mystery that delivers plot twists and a shocking final punch that'll haunt you for days.--Justine Magazine The bestselling, "gripping" (Entertainment Weekly), "powerful" (Hypable), "utterly thrilling" (Paste.com) winner of the Edgar Award for Best Young Adult Mystery, perfect for readers of Kristin Hannah and Ruta SepetysAmsterdam, 1943. Hanneke spends her days procuring and delivering sought-after black market goods to paying customers, her nights hiding the true nature of her work from her concerned parents, and every waking moment mourning her boyfriend, who was killed on
- Idioma: Inglés
- Autor: Hesse, Monica
- Editorial: Little
- N° Paginas: 320
- Tipo de pasta: Pasta blanda
- Envío: Desde EE.UU.
