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Waiting for the Storks

By Katrina Nannestad
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Waiting for the Storks by Katrina Nannestad explores the story of Zofia, a young Polish girl forcibly taken to Germany during World War II. The story delves into her struggles and identity as she tries to adapt to her new surroundings while clinging to memories of her past. It beautifully captures themes of resilience, hope, and the quest for belonging in a challenging world.
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You might enjoy this book if you're captivated by tales of courage and resilience set during wartime. This story brings to life the journey of a young girl caught in the complexities of identity and belonging, particularly appealing to readers who appreciate emotional depth and historical detail in children's literature.

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Waiting for the Storks

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The powerful new novel from master storyteller Katrina Nannestad.

I don't want to remember the truck, or the night I was taken, or the family I left behind. I am not a sad Polish girl. I am a good and happy German girl.

I am. I am. I am.

It's the Second World War, and Himmler's Lebensborn Program is in full flight when eight-year-old Zofia Ulinski is kidnapped by the Germans. She has blonde hair and blue eyes, just like the other Polish children taken from their families and robbed of their names, their language, their heritage.

But when Zofia is adopted into a wealthy and loving German family, it is easier, it is safer to bury her past, deep down, so everything is forgotten. Until the Polish boy arrives.

And the past comes back to haunt her.

From Katrina Nannestad, multi-award-winning author of We Are Wolves and Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief, comes a story about family lost and found, and the choices we make when we don't have a choice at all.

Awards

Notable - CBCA Younger Reader's Book 2023

Longlisted - Book Links 2023 Award for Children's Historical Fiction

Winner - QLD Literary Awards 2023 (Children's Book Award)

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Waiting for the Storks by Katrina Nannestad has been praised for its engaging narrative and depth, appealing to young readers and evoking thoughtful discussion. The writing is often noted for its vivid imagery and emotional resonance, capturing readers' attention throughout. Critics commend the author for addressing complex themes in a manner accessible to children.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733342271

Publisher: ABC Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: Australia

Imprint: ABC Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 35.0mm

Width: 162.0mm

Height: 220.0mm

Weight: 504g

Pages: 352

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Katrina Nannestad Young Adult

About the Author

Katrina Nannestad is a multi-award-winning Australian author. Her books include the CBCA-shortlisted We Are Wolves, The Girl Who Brought Mischief, The Travelling Bookshop series, The Girl, the Dog and the Writer series, the Olive of Groves series, the Red Dirt Diaries series, the Lottie Perkins series, The Story Writer's Handbook: Adventures in Creative Writing, the historical novels Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief, Waiting for the Storks, Silver Linings and All the Beautiful Things, and the picture book, A Song for the King. Katrina grew up in country New South Wales in a neighbourhood stuffed full of happy children. Her adult years have been spent raising boys, teaching, daydreaming and pursuing her love of stories. Katrina celebrates family, friendship and belonging in her writing. She also loves creating stories that bring joy or hope to other people's lives. Katrina now lives on a hillside in central Victoria with her husband, a silly whippet called Olive and a mob of kangaroos. www.katrinanannestad.com

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