Book of the Day: Postcards From No Man's Land

Postcards From No Man's Land tells two concurrent stories.  In one story, 17 year old Jacob goes to Amsterdam to learn more about his grandfather, who served there in World War II.  The second, concurrent narrative tells the story of Gertruii, who helped protect Jacob's grandfather during the war. This sophisticated, multi-layered book explores the nature of history, secrets, and the process of discovery.

Postcards From No Man's Land was awarded the Carnegie Medal (UK) and the Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature.

Chambers, Aidan. Postcards From No Man's Land. New York: Dutton Books, 2002.