Code Name Kingfisher

By Author / Illustrator

Liz Kessler

Genre

Historical Fiction

Age range(s)

Publisher

Simon & Schuster Ltd

ISBN

9781398512498

Format

Hardback

Published

14-09-2023

Synopsis

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 world is at war and as the Nazis' power grows, Jewish families are in terrible danger. 12-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

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Reviews

Jessica - Age 10

It was magnificent when I first got the book; the note at the front was very inspirational and touching. It's one of the most amazing books I have ever read in my entire life. The more I read, the more interesting the book got and after reading a few pages, I couldn't stop! When I was reading this book I nearly cried at the thought of war - that time was so despairing I could feel sadness building more than ever. Overall I think everyone will love it.