Monica Hesse is the bestselling author of Girl in the Blue Coat and American Fire, as well as a journalist with The Washington Post. She lives outside Washington, D.C. with her husband and their dog.
* "[An] affecting novel...that skillfully combines reality with
fiction. Her characters come alive, and...Hesse's pacing infuses
her story with thriller suspense, enriching the narrative with
dramatic surprises both small and large."--Booklist
* "A poignant, wonderfully crafted story of love and loss, courage
and redemption."
--Shelf Awareness
* "Riveting... a gripping historical mystery."
--Publishers Weekly
* "This fast-paced story is alternately touching, heart-pounding
and wrenching-but always gripping. ...a heartrending, moving
story."
--VOYA
"Girl in the Blue Coat is a powerful, compelling coming-of-age
story set against the dark and dangerous backdrop of World War II.
It's an important and page-turning look at the choices all of
us--including young adults--have to make in wartime. A beautiful
combination of heartbreak, loss, young love, and hope."--Kristin
Hannah, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale
"A moving immersion into life in WWII."
--The St. Louis Post-Dispatch
"A tapestry of guilt and acceptance, growing responsibility, and
reluctant heroism, Hanneke's coming-of-age under heartbreaking
circumstances is a jarring reminder of how war consumes and
transforms the passions of ordinary life. Every devastating moment
of this beautiful novel is both poignant and powerful, and every
word feels true."
--ElizabethWein, New York Times bestsellingauthor of Black Dove,
White Raven; Rose Under Fire; and the Printz Honor-winningCode Name
Verity
"In an occupied city, a young woman's daring transforms into true
courage when she confronts a mystifying disappearance. From page
one, I couldn't turn the pages fast enough. Enthralling."--Judy
Blundell, New York Times bestselling author of Strings Attached and
the National Book Award-winning What I Saw and How I Lied
"It's no small feat to bring the past to life, especially a history
as dark and desperate as World War II. Monica Hesse does just this
with Hanneke's story. Brace yourself, dear reader, to have your
heart bruised--and possibly even broken--in the most meaningful of
ways."--Ryan Graudin, author of The Walled City and Wolf by
Wolf
"Rich in content and emotion, this is a first-rate companion to the
historical tales of the onderduikers, the hidden Jews of Holland,
and a compelling read"
--Kirkus Reviews
"Taut and intelligent... the historical setting is rendered the way
only an expert can do it."
--The Washington Post
"The themes of love, betrayal, heroism, social responsibility, and
atonement are beautifully intertwined with well-developed
characters and a compelling story line. Thoroughly researched, this
work brings history alive in a clear and concise way that rings
true. A must-read for fans of historical fiction, especially
stories set during World War II."
--School Library Journal
"This heartbreaking story of terror and loss sweeps you into a
time-is-running-out mystery that delivers plot twists and a
shocking final punch that'll haunt you for days."
--Justine Magazine
The Edgar Award Winner for Best Young Adult Mystery Novel 2017
An Entertainment Weekly Best YA Book of 2016
A Booklist Best Young Adult Book of 2016
A 2017 Indies Choice Awards Finalist for Best Young Adult Book
A YALSA 2017 Best Book for Young Adults
A New York Public Library Best Book for Teens of 2016
A Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People Selection
2017
A 2017 Bank Street College of Education Best Children's Book of the
Year
A 2018-2019 California Young Reader Medal nominee
2018 All Iowa Young Adults Read
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