A World Between Us
By Author / Illustrator
Lydia Syson, Jan Bielecki
Genre
Books set in the past
Age range(s)
11+
Publisher
Hot Key Books
ISBN
9781471400094
Format
Paperback / softback
Published
04-10-2012
Synopsis
An epic romance set against the backdrop of the Spanish Civil WarSpain, 1936. Felix, a spirited young nurse, has travelled to Spain to help the cause of the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War. But she is also following Nat, a passionate young man who has joined the International Brigades fighting Franco. And George - familiar George from home - is not far behind, in pursuit of Felix ...As Spain fights for its freedom against tyranny, Felix battles a conflict of the heart. With the civil war raging around her, Felix must make choices that will change her life forever. An epic and moving historical adventure from debut author Lydia Syson.
Reviews
Dominique
- Age
12
Syson sustains simultaneous plots which convey the frightening nature of daily life in a country torn apart by war and the fragile but also inspirational nature of human beings drawn into circumstances they cannot escape or ignore. A very worthwhile read!
Suggested Reading Age 11+
A Gathering Light
Fools' Gold
Ring of Roses
City of Fate
