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OverviewThis beautifully structured and highly suspenseful story of the Dutch Resistance is positively Hitchcockian in its examination of the darker reaches of the human heart. - Booklist When her grandfather dies, Tamar inherits a box containing a series of clues and coded messages. Out of the past, another Tamar emerges, a man involved in the terrifying world of resistance fighters in Nazi-occupied Holland half a century before. His story is one of passionate love, jealousy, and tragedy set against the daily fear and casual horror of the Second World War - and unraveling it is about to transform Tamar's life forever. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Mal PeetPublisher: Candlewick Press (MA) Imprint: Candlewick Press (MA) Dimensions: Width: 13.70cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 19.60cm Weight: 0.408kg ISBN: 9780763640637ISBN 10: 0763640638 Pages: 424 Publication Date: 09 September 2008 Recommended Age: From 14 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsSimply superb.--Kirkus Reviews (starred review) This powerful story will grow richer with each reading.--Booklist (starred review) An extraordinary, gripping novel.--School Library Journal (starred review) A considerable original achievement.--Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books (starred review) Author InformationMal Peet's first novel for young adults, KEEPER, won the prestigious Branford Boase Award and was selected by the American Library Association as a Best Book for Young Adults. He lives in Devon, England. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |