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A Child's Tapestry of War

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This book is a delightful view of WWII Denmark from the eyes of a child.

We learn of heroics by Anne's mother, who "scares away" a German soldier in the absence of the husband (father). We learn of parents' efforts to give Anne a normal childhood despite the rationing and travel restrictions.

We learn an amazing tale of rescue from the concentration camps!

This must be one of the better novels coming out of the World War II experience being told by adult children of the war.

5 stars for good story telling; interesting, unique anecdotes; historical perspective amid real life unfolding of the war in Denmark and Europe; and the tenacity of the author to have the story told.

This is one of my favorite books. An engaging storyteller, Ipsen takes the reader through her childhood and describes a girl's experience of friendship and family amidst the threat of Nazi takeover.

This is a story of courage and solidarity of a people, the Danish leader who rode through town wearing a yellow star, in solidarity with the Jews. It also tells the courage of Ipsen's father, a doctor who helped to rescue the Danish Jews from the Nazi concentration camps. And we see a young girl growing up during wartime. It is a story of hope, glory, courage, and love. A highly recommended read.