About the Author:
Monica Hesse is the bestselling author of Girl in the Blue Coat and American Fire, as well as a journalist with The Washington Post. She lives outside Washington, D.C. with her husband and their dog.
Review:
Praise for The War Outside:A Publishers Weekly Best Book of 2018A 2019 YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults PickA 2018 BCCB Bulletin Blue Ribbon TitleA 2019 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People
"Once again, Monica Hesse delivers an incredibly compelling and beautifully researched novel. The War Outside vividly brings readers into an underrepresented and dark period of American history. A must-read for fans of historical fiction."―Ruta Sepetys, #1 New York Times bestselling author
* "...superb....A satisfying and bittersweet novel, perfect for those who enjoyed Markus Zusak's The Book Thief."―SLJ, starred review
"Monica Hesse takes a setting we think we understand and shifts it in an important way...a tightly plotted exploration of the consequences of fear."―The New York Times Book Review
* "...an extraordinary novel of injustice and xenophobia based on real history."―Booklist, starred review
* "...a moving book that successfully describes an unjust aspect of U.S. History"―Publishers Weekly, starred review
* "Keeps readers guessing through the final pages."
―BCCB, starred review
* "Teens and adults interested in WWII books, especially situations that haven't been written about extensively, will want to experience this story."―SLC, starred review
"Monica Hesse's The War Outside pierces the heart with its exceptional story of family, friends and country...Riveting and meticulously researched, this story reverberates with authentic voices as it explores adolescent growth under dreadful circumstances."―BookPage
"timely...[Hesse] again uses a well-researched historical backdrop to tell a powerful coming-of-age story."―The Washington Post
"Hesse's books are like time machines-vehicles that help us explore our past."―Mashable
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