Book : Rescue - Nielsen, Jennifer A.

-Titulo Original : Rescue

-Fabricante :

Scholastic Press

-Descripcion Original:

From New York Times bestselling author Jennifer A. Nielsen comes a thrilling World War II story of espionage and intrigue, as one girl races to save her father and aid the French resistance.Six hundred and fifty-seven days ago, Meg Kenyons father left their home in France to fight for the Allies in World War II, and that was the last time Meg saw him. Recently, she heard he was being held prisoner by the Nazis, a terrible sentence from which Meg fears hell never return. All she has left of him are the codes he placed in a jar for her to decipher, an affectionate game the two of them shared. But the codes are running low, and soon therell be nothing left of Papa for Meg to hold on to at all.Suddenly, an impossible chance to save her father falls into Megs lap. After following a trail of blood in the snow, Meggie finds an injured British spy hiding in her grandmothers barn. Captain Stewart tells her that a family of German refugees must be guided across Nazi-occupied France to neutral Spain, whereupon one of them has promised to free Megs father. Captain Stewart was meant to take that family on their journey, but too injured to complete the task himself, he offers it to Meg, along with a final code from Papa to help complete the mission -- perhaps the most important, and most difficult, riddle shes received yet.As the Nazis flood Megs village in fierce pursuit, she accepts the duty and begins the trek across France. Leading strangers through treacherous territory, Meg faces danger and uncertainty at every turn, all the while struggling to crack her fathers code. The message, as she unravels it, reveals secrets costly enough to risk the mission and even her own life. Can Meg solve the puzzle, rescue the family, and save her father? Review Praise for Rescue:Well-paced and absorbing... -- Publishers WeeklyPraise for Words on Fire:* Gripping... Audras story deserves a place on the shelf next to Lois Lowrys Number the Stars and Marcus Zusaks The Book Thief. -- Booklist, starred review[This] adventure about a little-known place and time... delivers action and suspense. -- Kirkus ReviewsThere is much on offer in this novel: family love, patriotism, magic, and the importance of books... Highly recommended. -- School Library ConnectionPraise for Resistance:A Sydney Taylor Notable BookThe edge-of-your-seat climax places readers amidst the gritty, horrifying street battles of the Warsaw Ghetto and pays tribute to those who sacrificed themselves so others would live... Historical fiction at its finest, this informs, enlightens, and engages young readers. -- School Library JournalHighlight[s] moments of resistance via cinematic action sequences. -- Kirkus ReviewsSuspense mounts continually as Chaya survives her ordeals, gaining strength and faith in her mission. The courage and self-sacrifice of many characters is inspiring. -- Publishers WeeklyFast-paced and suspenseful. -- School Library ConnectionPraise for A Night Divided:ILA-CBC Childrens Choices List selectionAbsorbing and deeply suspenseful, with plenty of ticking-clock tension... an eye-opening glimpse of history. -- Bulletin of the Center for Childrens BooksA marvelously crafted historical novel about courage, perseverance and the will to survive, A Night Divided excels in every regard. -- Reading EagleDistinct supporting characters... demonstrate the harrowing choices people made to survive, encouraging readers to consider what they would have done if fate and history had cast them into the story... The novels strong setting and tense climax will keep readers engrossed and holding their breath until the last page. -- School Library JournalHistory buffs will drool over the magnificently told tale, but even reluctant readers will become immersed in the tension-filled exploits. -- Voice of Youth AdvocatesLike Anne Frank before her, Gerta is small but mighty, a hardheaded heroine who dreams up big ideas and refu