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Reviewed on February 1, 2025 | Young Adult
Gr 9 Up—Three generations are connected by a tragic event in Nazi Germany. In 1939, Hanna and Sophie are two typical teenage girls searching for love. They send letters to the Bridegroom's Oak, a tree believed to possess magical matchmaking powers. Initially, they ignore the presence of Nazi soldiers in their village, but the brutal beatings and rising extremism soon become impossible to overlook. In 1980, Jenny moves from Dallas to West Berlin with her parents. There, she meets Lena, a member of the city's pu...Log In or Sign Up to Read More