Bücher von Melanie Dobson

Reminiscent of Diane Ackerman's The Zookeeper's Wife, this stunning novel draws from true accounts to shine a light on a period of Holland's darkest history and bravest heroes.1942. As war rips through the heart of Holland, childhood friends Josie van Rees and Eliese Linden partner with a few daring citizens to rescue Eliese's son and hundreds of other Jewish children who await deportation in a converted theater in Amsterdam. But amid their resistance work, Josie and Eliese's dangerous secrets could derail their friendship and their entire mission. When the enemy finds these women, only one will escape.Seventy-five years later, Ava Drake begins to suspect that her great-grandfather William Kingston was not the World War II hero he claimed to be. Her work as director of the prestigious Kingston Family Foundation leads her to Landon West's Ugandan coffee plantation, and Ava and Landon soon discover a connection between their families. As Landon's great-grandmother shares the broken pieces of her story, Ava must confront the greatest loss in her own life-and powerful members of the Kingston family who will do anything to keep the truth buried.Illuminating the story and strength of these women, award-winning author Melanie Dobson transports readers through time and place, from World War II Holland to contemporary Uganda, in this rich and inspiring novel.

A colorful fairy world hidden below Paris. A girl determined to solve the mystery of lights. An ancient prophecy that could save the entire land. River of Lights transports readers into the magical Land of Light and on a remarkable journey to rescue this fairy kingdom. Katie doesn't fit in with the other girls in her French boarding school. She misses her horse and her best friend back in Oregon. During a field trip in Paris, Katie falls into the river Seine. As she struggles to swim back to the surface, Katie is transported into the mysterious Land of Light.All is not well in this ancient land. A wizard named Gaul has captured the queen and stolen the fairy light. With the help of Princess Lilly, her new firefly friends, and a hidden poem, Katie uncovers a secret that could change everything for her family and the Land of Light.The Magic Portal Series takes young readers on an enchanting Narnia-like journey to foreign lands and fairy kingdoms. Filled with mystery and wonder, this new series opens up a magical world across Europe with glowing jewels, colorful fairies, talking flowers, and an evil wizard trying to steal the light."A delightful story of fairies, friendship, and courage. I was swept away with Katie to the mysterious Land of Light, and I didn't want to leave. Melanie Dobson has written a gem of a series sure to find a treasured home with young readers. I can't wait to read the next book in The Magic Portal." - M.L. Tarpley, author of the Tales of a Travel Girl seriesmagicportalseries.com