Tamar: A Novel of Espionage, Passion, and Betrayal (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780763634889)

From acclaimed British sensation Mal Peet comes a masterful story of adventure, love, secrets, and betrayal in time of war, both past and present.

When her grandfather dies, Tamar inherits a box containing a series of clues and coded messages. Out of the past, another Tamar emerges, a man involved in the terrifying world of resistance fighters in Nazi-occupied Holland half a century before. His story is one of passionate love, jealousy, and tragedy set against the daily fear and casual horror of the Second World War -- and unraveling it is about to transform Tamar's life forever.

Author: Mal Peet
ISBN-10: 0763634883
ISBN-13: 9780763634889
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Language: English
Published: 01/23/2007
Pages: 432
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.48lbs
Size: 8.72h x 5.74w x 1.51d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 5.1
Point Value: 17
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 112406 / Tamar

Award: Tayshas Reading - Commended
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Recommended
Award: Virginia Readers Choice Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 01/15/2007 pg. 50
Kliatt 01/01/2007 pg. 17
Kirkus Review - Children 01/01/2007 pg. 32
Booklist 02/01/2007 pg. 47
Kirkus Best Books 03/01/2007 pg. 9
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2007 pg. 200
Voice of Youth Advocates 04/01/2007 pg. 54 - Recommended - Hard To Beat
School Library Journal 04/01/2007 pg. 146
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 05/01/2007 pg. 380 - Book Of Special Distinction
New York Times 05/13/2007 pg. 19
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2007 pg. 376 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw
Kirkus Best Young-Adult Books 12/01/2007 pg. 17
SLJ's Best Books 12/01/2007 pg. 37
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2008 pg. 13
Voya Top Ten Bks for Y/A 04/01/2008 pg. 8
ALA Best Books Young Adults 01/01/2008 pg. 1