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Tamar

Mal Peet

2005424 pagesabout 6–10 hours
2005
first published
  • 2006Walker Books, Limited · 429 pages · ENGISBN 9781406303940
  • 2008Random HouseISBN 9780763640637
  • 2010Candlewick Press · 432 pages · ENGISBN 9780763652142
  • 2012Walker · ENGISBN 9781406339130
  • 2015Candlewick Press · 432 pages · ENGISBN 9780763686802
  • 2007Candlewick · 424 pages · ENGISBN 9780763634889
  • 2005Walker Books Ltd · 600 pagesISBN 9780744565706
  • 2018Candlewick · 432 pagesISBN 9781536200300

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

How it feels

MoodSad
AtmosphereBleak

Worth knowing

ViolenceFrequent
Written forMiddle grade

When and where

ThemesWar

Content notes

  • Warmoderateunreviewed
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