Tamar

Winner of the Carnegie Medal, Mal Peet's novel "Tamar" explores themes of love, lies, and secrets set during wartime. When her grandfather passes away, Tamar uncovers a box of clues that reveal a compelling story from the past, involving resistance fighters in Nazi-occupied Holland. As she deciphers these messages, her understanding of her family and history deepens, weaving a narrative of passion and tragedy across generations.