The Doktor's Daughter by Nancy McDonald

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Happy Tuesday. Yesterday I shared Girl on The Run and today the story continues with The Doktor's Daughter by Nancy McDonald.

Book Description:

Tragedy brings Amelie Meyer back to Berlin. It's been four years since she was forced to flee her home, leaving everything behind -- including her father.

Transformed by the Nazis, Berlin is now a drab and dangerous city, and Amelie can't wait to return to Paris. But before she can leave, she finds herself swept up in an intrigue that makes her question everything she thinks she knows about her father. Is he a traitor or a hero? The only way to find out is to put her own life on the line.
Review:
This book is a wonderful continuation of Girl on the Run. It can be read as a standalone but I would recommend to read the books in order. They are short books at under 200 pages each and are impossible to put down. The books are written as middle grade fiction but as an adult, I loved them. At the end of the book, the author explains what is history and what is fiction. It is an ideal book to learn about the environment in Berlin while at the same time not showing the violence that could occur, making it more appropriate for younger readers. I’m amazed with Amelie’s strength at 17 years old and would love to read more of her story. I cannot say enough good things about this book. It is one you should not miss, especially if you have a younger reader learning about WWII.
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Meet the Author:

Nancy McDonald began her career as a journalist on television programs that include W5, Canada AM and Marketplace before going on to become a sought-after freelance writer, penning everything from documentaries to live-action scripts to comic books. The Doktor's Daughter, the sequel to Girl on the Run, is her fourth novel. Nancy lives in Stratford, Ontario where she revels in Shakespeare, treads the boards with the Perth County Players and works part-time at Fanfare Book, Stratford's only independent bookseller.

connect with the author:   website ~ facebook ~ instagram ~ goodreads

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Comments

  1. nancy mcdonaldMay 2, 2023 at 6:35 AM

    Thanks so much for your reviews of my books. I'm thrilled you enjoyed them and recommend them for middle grade and adults - and would like to read more of Amelie's story. Watch for a sequel coming early next year!

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    1. Sheri SteubenMay 2, 2023 at 6:51 AM

      Yay! I’m very excited to hear that!!!

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    2. nancy mcdonaldMay 2, 2023 at 7:39 AM

      I think you'll enjoy it. Her story takes a very interesting turn!

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  2. DeniseMay 18, 2023 at 10:03 PM

    I like the idea of having the real historical events at the end of the book, so that you can follow up on them if you are interested.

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