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The Girl with the Red Ribbon
Hardcover
General FictionHistorical Fiction
ISBN13: 9781836034964
Publisher: Boldwood Books Ltd
Published: Nov 4 2024
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.08
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
1939, Poland: The teenage girl hears the gunshots before she sees the Nazis approach her home. Ania's family don't have time to run, but she does. Hiding nearby, she listens to her sister's screams, as she strokes the red ribbon she keeps tied around her wrist and begins to plot her revenge'
When she comes across a group of misfits all rejected by the resistance, Ania realizes she alone has the power to unite them. Together, these outcasts will help her destroy each and every one of the people who took everything from her. Starting with a near-impossible plan to liberate prisoners from the notoriously brutal Lublin concentration camp'
The Nazis have no idea what ' or who ' they are up against. And they're about to discover that nobody should cross a woman who has nothing to lose.
An absolutely gripping story, about courage and sacrifice in the darkest days of war. by the bestselling author of The Rainbow and The Watchmaker of Dachau.
Readers love The Girl with the Red Ribbon:A stunningly, different WW2 story told from the POV of a girl defined her whole life for being different. Emotional and raw, the brilliant portrayal of Ania will stay with me for a long time. Helen Parusel, author
Never have I read a story told in such a poignant manner about a young woman who finds the courage to stand up to the Nazis at whatever the cost. Absorbing, beautifully-drawn cast of characters, an exquisite gift to the reader that wraps around your heart and ties it up with a red ribbon. Jina Bacarr, author
A powerful and moving story with a strong and unique heroine I was both intrigued and touched by Ania's journey. Highly recommended. Kate Hewitt, author
Raw and heartbreaking, yet full of perseverance, love and strength Had me gripped from the very beginning' It truly moved me. Reader Review
Awesome book! I loved it a lot! I read a lot of historical fiction and this was top tier! Reader Review
I was captivated by this powerful and emotional WWII novel I found myself hanging onto every word, and it felt almost as though I had become part of the story myself, as an onlooker or observer' This heart-rending story left me close to tears. Reader Review
Historical fiction at its best A sad story of the horrors of war and how the loss of family and friends can change you. A truly heartbreaking yet engaging read. Reader Review
Beautifully crafted' Moving' A vivid picture of resilience and survival Haunting' A heart-wrenching yet hopeful exploration of the human spirit, and I highly recommend it to fans of WWII fiction. Reader Review
A stunningly different WW2 story told from the POV of a girl defined her whole life for being different. Emotional and raw, the brilliant portrayal of Ania will stay with me for a long time. Reader Review
I could not put the book down for fear of missing an important piece of information. A compelling but heart-breaking story. Reader Review
I loved this book, it was so sad and emotional but very well written' Truly heartbreaking. Reader Review
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