City of Shadows
Published: 2014
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In "City of Shadows" by Celia Rees, readers are transported to the tumultuous atmosphere of World War II Berlin. The story follows a young woman named Hannah, who finds herself caught in a web of intrigue and danger as she navigates a world rife with secrets and betrayals. Amidst the backdrop of war, Hannah forms a friendship with a mysterious figure who leads her into a hidden world of resistance and espionage. As she grapples with moral dilemmas and the harsh realities of life in a city engulfed by darkness, Hannah must confront her own beliefs and find the courage to stand up for what is right. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2014 by Bolinda Publishing .
Celia Rees lives in Leamington Spa where she writes her novels. She has been shortlisted for both the Guardian and the Whitbread Children's fiction awards. Her novels have been translated into over 20 languages.