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|  | Author: Mary Ann & Barrows, Annie Shaffer
Publisher: Dial Press
Buy Used: $9.40
as of 3/20/2010 16:45 CDT details
Used (4) from $9.40
Seller: orpheusentertainment
Rating:  1154 reviews
Sales Rank: 3580672
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown)
Media: Paperback
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.6
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 5.3 x 0.9
ISBN: 0747590648
EAN: 9780747590644
ASIN: 0747590648
Publication Date: January 1, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: Ships from UK by express airmail, US buyers pay only US postage
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| Customer Reviews:
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 Do Not Miss! February 25, 2010
Beth Skaggs (Moorpark, CA USA)
This is the most beautifully written book about a tragic time in our worlds history. Set after WW2 this book delves into the occupation of the Isle of Guernsey by the Germans. A tear-jerker that will keep you smiling as you read.
 A Great Read! February 24, 2010
R. LaViolette (Minneapolis, MN)
Once you get past the layout of the book, it's really good. Great characters and story. Fun to read:)
Beautiful epistolary novel February 21, 2010
Heather Crozier (Utah)
Thoughts: First thought....it was beautiful, fun, romantic, sad, hopeful, and captivating. This is my second epistolary novel and I love them. The authors weaved a beautiful story all from letters. Letters convey such a different emotion...it feels so personal, like these people actually exist and we're sneaking in on their personal lives by reading their letters. It was like coming across some old letters of my grandmother's in the upstairs attic (don't have an attic, but you get the point!).
We learn all about Guernsey island during the German occupation of World War II. I'm sure I learned at some point that some part of England was occupied, but if I did it never stuck...I had no idea that these islands had been taken by Germany. It was a new experience for me to learn how some of our allies fared during the War. What makes it even more poignant is we learn about these experiences from people that we come to love and care about in the novel. So when they laugh, we laugh; when they cry, we cry.
If you haven't read this one, do! Pick it up! You won't be sorry!
Surprisingly wonderful! February 20, 2010
C. Crowther (Virginia)
When I first opened this book recommended to me by a friend I cringed at the sight of letters...the whole book was written by letters written back and forth with the main character. But I was delighted in the end. It was well done. A little bit of history and romance...perfect!
Delightfully surprised February 20, 2010
Acorn
I expected a fun, light read. I got a heart-warming, thought-provoking wonder. I haven't cried tears of joy in a while, but this book did it! Innovative story telling with wonderful characters. Read this!
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