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Book Synopsis: From the bestselling and award-winning author of Girl in the Blue Coat, comes an extraordinary novel of conviction, friendship, and betrayal, when two teenage girls meet in an American internment camp during WWII. It's 1944, and World War II is raging across Europe and the Pacific. The war seemed far away from Margot in Iowa and Haruko in Colorado—until they were uprooted to dusty Texas, all because of the places their parents once called home: Germany and Japan. Haruko and Margot meet at the high school in Crystal City, a "family internment camp" for those accused of colluding with the enemy. The teens discover that they are polar opposites in so many ways, except for one that seems to override all the others: the camp is changing them, day by day and piece by piece. Haruko finds herself consumed by fear for her soldier brother and distrust of her father, who she knows is keeping something from her. And Margot is doing everything she can to keep her family whole as her mother's health deteriorates and her rational, patriotic father becomes a man who distrusts America and fraternizes with Nazis. With everything around them falling apart, Margot and Haruko find solace in their growing, secret friendship. But in a prison the government has deemed full of spies, can they trust anyone—even each other?
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Immerse yourself in a gripping tale of courage and resilience with "The War Outside" by the bestselling and award-winning author of Girl in the Blue Coat. This extraordinary novel takes you on a journey through the compelling lives of two teenage girls, Margot and Haruko, who find themselves in the midst of World War II.
Transporting you back to 1944, when the war was raging across Europe and the Pacific, "The War Outside" brings to life the heart-wrenching experiences of Margot from Iowa and Haruko from Colorado. Uprooted from their homes, these young girls are thrust into a dusty internment camp in Texas, all because of their parents' connection to Germany and Japan.
Within the confines of Crystal City's high school, Margot and Haruko's paths converge, and a remarkable bond is formed. As polar opposites, they learn that the camp's oppressive atmosphere shapes them in unexpected ways. Margot battles to keep her family united as her mother's health declines, while her once patriotic father begins associating with Nazis, fuelling her fear and uncertainty. Simultaneously, Haruko grapples with the distress of having a brother serving on the frontlines and the growing suspicion surrounding her father's hidden secrets.
Amidst the chaos and suspicion, Margot and Haruko discover solace and strength in their clandestine friendship. In a place the government dubs a den of spies, every interaction becomes tinged with doubt. Can they place their trust in each other? Or is betrayal inevitable?
"The War Outside" captures the indomitable spirit of these teenage girls as they navigate a world torn apart by war. This enthralling novel leaves readers at the edge of their seats, gripping their hearts with every page turn. Don't miss out on this captivating story of conviction, friendship, and betrayal.
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