Winner of the Carnegie Medal 2006.
What the judges said: This is an enthralling and multi-layered novel that traces the story of two men caught up in secret operations in World War Two.
It looks at the negative impact that war has on those involved and on succeeding generations.
Guilt and its ramifications lie at the heart of this well-written and serious novel that skilfully interweaves past and present.
| Primary Genre | Young Adult Fiction |
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