This is a very accessible way to introduce girls to real history and for that, I highly recommend it. Given that I have never had an interest in WW2 (too much violence and pointless death) I appreciated reading about it in a way that addressed the normal lives of normal girls in extraordinary circumstances. Still, I did think she stepped up and took charge when the need arose, which was cool.Įach of the stories has a historical blurb at the end explaining the context and facts surrounding the story plus a timeline of relevant real events. I did not find this one quite as engaging as the previous one, primarily because I didn't like the central character so much. She is a lot like Susan, scared but sort of bossy, especially with her younger brother. Her attachment to the Scottish soldier was well crafted, but again, I found myself wishing there was some conclusion to their story.Įdie's story was the last and reminded me strongly of the Chronicles of Narnia. I liked her ingenuity, courage and cuteness. Only fourteen, she was in the heart of German-occupied France and determined to do her bit. Sophie was my favourite character of the three. but sadly the story ended and it was on to the next girl. I found myself wanting to see where her budding romance with the doctor might go. I enjoyed her story and could easily have read a whole novel about her. She is cute, a little shy, but ultimately determined and heroic.

Kitty is nineteen and through her eyes, we get a glimpse of the hospitals and nurses during WW2. I found this a fascinating concept, a little bit like the diary on Anne Frank, only much tamer. This Review: 8.8/10 Price: Rereadability: Lose Track of Time: Personal Choice: Rating: 9.0 Ko Flit te Tirairaka me te Mahere Matariki Rating: 10.0 The Little Yellow Digger Treasury Rating: 9.5 Avengers: Age of Ultron Earth-Saving Activities Rating: 9.7 Thea Stilton and the Chocolate Sabotage Rating: 8.1 My Story: Titanic - Anniversary edition Rating: 9.0 My New Zealand Story - Here Come the Marines

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Pompeii by Sue Reid