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Tamar (Paperback)

by Mal Peet (Author)
4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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  • Paperback: 600 pages
  • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd (3 Oct 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0744565707
  • ISBN-13: 978-0744565706
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.2 x 3.4 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 50,124 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A thrilling and moving story about love, betrayal and belonging. When Tamar's grandfather, an intensely private man, falls from a balcony to his death, he leaves behind a box with Tamar's name on it. For a long time Tamar refuses even to think about it...until one hot June day she opens it to reveal a series of clues and hidden messages from her grandfather. She and her cousin Johannes follow the clues and discover that her name also belonged to someone else over half a century before; someone involved in the terrifying world of resistance fighters in Nazi-occupied Holland during the Second World War. As she pieces together the mystery her grandfather left behind, another Tamar's story is unravelled; a story of passionate love, jealousy and tragedy played out amongst the daily fear and horror of war.;By the author of "Keeper", winner of the 2004 Branford-Boase award.;Written with such detailed historical and emotional sweep, this novel will stay with you long after you've turned the last page and is bound to attract child and adult readership.


About the Author

Mal Peet, author and illustrator, has produced over 60 non-fiction and picture books for children with his wife, Elspeth Graha. Author of the 2004 Branford-Boase Award-winning "Keeper", Mal is an illustrator for magazines such as Time Out and Private Eye, and divides his time between Norfolk and Devon.
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational stuff, 3 Feb 2006
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Tamar is an amazing story for young adults - and, indeed, older readers! It is challenging and impelling, but stays within the understanding of a teenager. It is an excellent example of a modern 'classic', using a multi-layered approach, providing opportunity for further reading and research.
Mal Peet manages to get inside the head of a young woman, who is independent and thoughtful. The way she develops as a person will appeal to many, as her thoughts and feelings are explored.
The wartime aspect is completely compelling, providing excitement and the final twist in the story.
Three generations of my family has read and enjoyed it - I would recommend this book to anyone, whether they love reading or not.
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25 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Worthy Winner, 13 Jul 2006
By Wordman (Devon) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Tamar (Paperback)
Mal Peet's sensitive and gripping novel is well honoured by the 2006 Carnegie Medal. A tale of love and betrayal, courage and human tragedy, the storyline dips backwards and forwards from wartime Holland and the grim events of the final freezing winter of the war to a young girl's awakening love in 1995.
A brilliant literary feast from Walker Books burgeoning fiction list. I rate this five stars - gold at that!
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25 of 33 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars FINALLLY a worthy Carnegie winner!!, 4 Aug 2006
By J. SCARROTT "me" (uk) - See all my reviews
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For the past three years, I have been part of a Carnegie shadowing group who read the 5 or 6 books nominated for the short list for the award and review them. Last year and the year before, I was very disappointed as the one I wanted to win didn't (or in last year's case I only one I couldnt STAND won).So this year I thought,'Oh no, another awful book will win,' but I was wrong.

Tamar is a thrilling, beautifully written novel with a heart.The characters feel very real,their emotions are as clear as the words on the page.

At my school, many said this book was too old for many reviewing the books but I loved the fact that a book aimed at older teenagers was nominated for the shortlist and became a(very worthy)winner.Highly recommended.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully Written
Wow. I really loved this book and how beautifully written it is. The book is almost split in two: the "Modern" half and the "Old" half. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Keran J. Dobson

5.0 out of 5 stars Lies, lies and deception...
Having thoroughly enjoyed Mal Peet's outstanding debut - Keeper - and the equally acclaimed follow-up - Penalty - I approached Tamar with high expectations. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Barney McGrew

5.0 out of 5 stars Courtesy of Teens Read Too
In 1944, two spies are sent deep within Nazi-occupied Holland. Their mission - to help those involved with the Dutch resistance movement. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning
Mal Peet has done it again. I thought 'Keeper' was absolutely brilliant but with 'Tamar' he has excelled himself. Read more
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great book
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