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Natasha's story is set against the background of the Russian Revolution as she and her family flee persecution. Her story is dramatically and cleverly linked with the present as her heirs search for her will. The will can only be found through a trail of literary clues from classic children's books.
About the Author
Joan Lingard was born in Edinburgh and grew up in Belfast where she lived until she was eighteen. She began to write when she was eleven years old and always wanted to be a writer. She is particularly well-known for the Kevin and Sadie titles, beginning with THE TWELFTH DAY OF JULY, which are set against the troubled background of Ireland. Joan was recently given an MBE for distinguished service to children's literature. She lives in Edinburgh.
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The day the black Mercedes came purring up the drive they had no idea that their lives were about to be blown apart. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
The day the black Mercedes came purring up the drive they had no idea that their lives were about to be blown apart. Read the first page Browse Sample Pages
Front Cover | Copyright | Excerpt | Back Cover
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Natasha's Will - Joan Lingard.
This was an interesting and fast-moving book. It introduces the reader to life in Russia during the revolution.
It tells the story of a young girl called Natasha - a member of the Russian aristocracy (a 'White Russian') caught up in the revolution, and a Scottish family in the present day. Natasha escapes from Russia and finally settles in Scotland, living in a large house there.
The story begins after Natasha's death, and the family who looked after her in her old age are about to be evicted from her house. They believe that Natasha would have left the house to them, but can't find the will.
The author uses the device of flipping between the present and past for alternate chapters, which makes it fast-moving and holds the reader's attention. The story of Natasha's escape from Russia is interweaved with the family's search for her will. Natasha has left them clues which they follow.
The final resolution is very satisfying as the reader is always one step ahead of the family, which adds to the dramatic tension.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Natasha's will is a great book and I loved it. It is interesting to follow both Natasha's flight and the family's search for the will. The story changes between the two and it is very well done, you know exactly what is what.
The title is very gripping and it was mostly because of the title I bought the book. It tells you what the book is about without revealing too much information.
The title is very gripping and it was mostly because of the title I bought the book. It tells you what the book is about without revealing too much information.
Format:Paperback
My daugthers are 10 and 8 and I read this book with them. They thought it was amazing and they could not wait to sit down to read it together each night. As an adult, I was also spellbound.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Phonemonal. Absolutely breathtaking. My favourite book in the whole...
I love this book. I will keep it in my heart forever. All through the book, I was anticipating what was to happen next. I managed to solve some of the clues before the characters! Read more
Published on 13 Mar 2009 by S. Jones
Fantastic read
I was recommended to buy this book at the Edinburgh Book Festival and I have just finished reading Natasha's Will to my 8 yearold daughter, we have both enjoyed ever page and it... Read more
Published on 22 Oct 2007 by Dawn Conner
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