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Erika (17789 KP) rated The Gallows Pole in Books

Dec 2, 2020 (Updated Dec 2, 2020)  
The Gallows Pole
The Gallows Pole
Benjamin Myers | 2017 | Fiction & Poetry
9
9.0 (2 Ratings)
Book Rating
This is the first book I got from my branch of the Austin Public Library when they opened up after quarantine. So, it'll always have a special place in my heart. The cover is super cool too.

I love historical fiction most of the time, and when I opened up this book, I was worried. It was written in the vernacular. It only took me about a chapter to get into it. The story is about clipping coins, which has always fascinated me. I live in a state that's very much 'stick it to the man', so I could relate to the attitude of the characters.

Obviously, it was predictable, and you knew how it had to end, it is based in historical fact, after all... and the title happens to be The Gallows Pole. The novel really benefits from the fact that the author moved to the area this took place in, and did all of his research there. It resulted in an amazing novel. I can't wait to read something else from this author.
  
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ClareR (5906 KP) Dec 3, 2020

I really need to read this - it has been sat on my bookshelf for AGES!!! 🤦🏼‍♀️
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Lindsay (1760 KP) rated Boy From Berlin in Books

Aug 23, 2020  
Boy From Berlin
Boy From Berlin
Nancy McDonald | 2018 | Children, Fiction & Poetry
10
10.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
Boy From Berlin is a well-written story of a family. It tells the story of a boy and his family journey from Nazi Germany. What a compelling tale. It is great for children to learn about Berlin and what happens to Jews during Hitler's time.

The way this takes us on Kafer's journey from Berlin to England. Young readers will enjoy the adventure. They will also learn about what it was like to be Jew or some escaped from Hitler. You are pulled along with Kafer and his family. I was having a hard time turning the pages. There are surprises and twists throughout the book.

This was historical fiction read but it great for any historical fan. It one that I would recommend to pick up for middle-grade children and readers. Great for young readers as well. If you are into spies and World War 2 then this is a good book to pick and read. It is based on the true story of Kafer and his family. Though there is some fiction to it.