Anna at War

“Peters tells Anna’s story of escape with great humanity, and this novel is an excellent way to whet young appetites for classics such as When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit by Judith Kerr and Carrie’s War by Nina Bawden.”

“A fast-paced adventure, whose elegant prose and cliffhanger chapters should keep even less confident readers gripped to the thrilling end.”

“A gripping, moving piece of historical fiction.”

“The strength of this book lies in Peters’s skill at building suspicion and showing how fear breeds cruelty at every level of society.”

“Helen Peters balances adventure and intrigue with this emotional coming-of-age story.”

“Timely themes of emigration and prejudice are woven into a cracking adventure story. Fans of Emma Carroll and Philippa Pearce will love this.”

“Because I believed in Anna, her war came alive for me. Her struggle, her bravery, all those things were completely real and I read the book overnight, unable to put it down. Magnificent, brilliant, heartbreaking.”

“Anna is a fine, brave, resourceful heroine, and I found her journey on the Kindertransport both moving and utterly enthralling.”

“A nail-biting and affecting adventure which explores themes of the plight of war refugees and prejudice.”

“A sense of danger runs through the whole novel, as well as the poignant plight of so many Jewish children at that time. A moving war time adventure.”

“This is one of those excellent books that combines an exciting, gripping story with an emotional and moral backdrop.”

“There is so much excitement, bravery and nail biting moments throughout this book and I dare anyone not to be impressed with Anna.”

“A complete game changer in children’s historical fiction.”

“This story is truly inspirational:  heart-breaking in places, but also full of hope that adversity can be overcome, and that goodness will shine through in our darkest moments.”

“Dedicated to “all the children who have had to leave their homes and make new lives in other places” is this moving account of one child’s arrival in Britain with the Kindertransport. With a cardboard label around her neck and one small suitcase, Anna is fostered by a kind couple and taken to Kent. But daily life during wartime is not straightforward…”