By Liz Kessler (author)
"With an exciting plot full of bravery and betrayal and a tear-jerker of an ending, this is a book which will appeal to lovers of history, spy stories and mysteries."
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Telling the story of Liv, Mila, Hannie and Will this is a book that leaps from present day England to 1940s Holland and back again, showing us how past history impacts on present lives. Many children will know some facts about WW2 but few will know the stories of the injustices and atrocities that the people in Holland face during this time, so Code Name Kingfisher brings us a fresh perspective.
The book brings to life the realities facing Jewish people living in Amsterdam in 1942 and the brave actions of the Resistance movement, locating the story in an exploration of family bonds, history and love. Woven through the historical story is a present day tale of friendship and growth which examines the very real fears and tribulations of school and modern lives. The war story doesn’t shy away from the realities of that terrible time and there are depictions of the traumatic events and death that were a part of this history but it is all skillfully handled in an age appropriate and sensitive way.
With an exciting plot full of bravery and betrayal and a tear-jerker of an ending, this is a book which will appeal to lovers of history, spy stories and mysteries.
From million-copy bestselling author Liz Kessler comes the powerful new landmark World War II novel for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Phil Earle.
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When Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother’s childhood she uncovers an extraordinary war-time story of bravery, betrayal and daring defiance. A story that will change Liv and her family forever…
Holland, 1942. The world is at war and as the Nazis’ power grows, Jewish families are in terrible danger. Twelve-year-old Mila and her older sister Hannie are sent to live with a family in another city with new identities and the strict instruction not to tell anyone that they are Jewish.
Hannie, determined to fight back, is swept into the Dutch resistance as an undercover agent: Code Name Kingfisher. And though Mila does her best to make friends and keep out of trouble, there is danger at every turn and the sisters are soon left questioning who they can trust…
“A breathtaking WW2 story of bravery and sisterhood, told with the utmost care, beauty and hope by an extraordinary storyteller.” - A.F. Steadman
Liz Kessler has written over twenty books for children and young adults, including the internationally best-selling series about half-mermaid Emily Windsnap. She has an MA in Novel Writing from Manchester Metropolitan University and has been a full-time author for the last twenty years. Her book When the World Was Ours won the 'Choice of the Youth Jury' Deutscher Jugendliteraturpreis award. Liz lives with her wife and their dog in Cheshire.
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A very interesting, historical story!
I enjoyed this book, it was exciting and good. The characters were funny and interesting. The plot was annoying because there were lots of cliffhangers but I really enjoyed it and it kept it interesting. My favourite part was when there was a dog in the story because it was funny. The worst part of the book was when I finished reading it!... Read Full Review
An amazing read that will keep you on the edge of your seat. You will want to learn more every chapter.
This book is all about a girl called Liv, a history project and her grandma-Bubbe-who grew up as a twelve-year-old Jew in the Second World War. Liv didn’t know about her grandmother’s life until a school history project where they have to do a family tree. Liv goes through a box which belonged to her grandmother when she is taken away to go to a care home. That’s when Bubbe’s life gradually starts to piece together. You flip between the characters as you go through the book and learn about both their stories and lives as you go. This is a great book for people who like adventure and thrill and mystery. It’s also a good book for people who want to learn more about history or just don’t know what to read next!... Read Full Review
Code Name Kingfisher is a touching and exciting book set in Nazi occupied Holland. This book was thoughtful and thought provoking, beautiful and scary. I would highly recommend this book.
Code Name Kingfisher is a touching and exciting book set in Nazi occupied Holland. The book also took place in a modern day setting where a girl starting secondary school decides to investigate her family history. Despite not being the most original start to a book the plot soon picks up with spies, soldiers and more. This book was unputdownable, but I found several of the characters slightly hollow. Despite this there were deep, touching moments between characters. The basic idea does not seem that interesting, but Liz Kessler manages to pull off a pretty exciting story, with some very tense moments. The horrors of war are portrayed in a way which is suitable for around 9+ ages with some slightly upsetting scenes. Overall though this book was thoughtful and thought provoking, beautiful and scary.... Read Full Review
From million-copy bestselling author Liz Kessler comes the powerful new landmark World War II novel for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Phil Earle. When Liv finds a secret box from her grandmother’s childhood she uncovers an extraordinary war-time story of bravery, betrayal and daring defiance. A story that will change Liv and her family forever… Holland, 1942.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Code Name Kingfisher and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Code Name Kingfisher features in the following genres: Crime & Mystery, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Historical Fiction, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Recommendations, Warfare & Battles, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Code Name Kingfisher was written by Liz Kessler and published by Simon & Schuster Ltd
Code Name Kingfisher has 318 pages
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