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My Own Dear Brother
My Own Dear Brother | Holly Muller
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An unforgettable, nightmarish coming-of-age story set in rural Austria towards the end of World War II.It is 1944, and war has taken the men in Nazi-controlled Austria to the front line. For thirteen-year-old Ursula Hildesheim, life in the village of Felddorf remains almost as it was: bullied by her schoolmates, enlisted in endless chores by her mother and sister, thieving, and running wild with her adored older brother, Anton. But then Russian prisoners escape from the local concentration camp, her mother starts an affair with a married man, her only friend goes missing, and her brother s allegiance to the Hitler Youth emerges in shocking ways--and Ursula finds herself alone, disturbed by dark memories, and surrounded by threat. In this new world of conflict, Ursula discovers a bravery she has never known before and is forced to recognize that danger comes not only from the enemy at the door but from the enemy within. My Own Dear Brother is a remarkable coming-of-age story and an unflinching study of both cruelty and courage. Rich in folklore, it introduces a daring young heroine and a powerful new literary voice."
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My last bookabuy arrived today just when I needed a little pick me up! It's like a blind date with a book subscription service, filtered to books you might like. THis for instance is a historical fiction set in WWII and is a coming of age story. So excited to read this (though I say that about all my bookabuy reads!)