Five-star review of After
by Morris Gleitzman
The fourth book in the
series returns to 1945 to fill in some of Felix’s story. His distinctive ‘voice’
pulled me through this sometimes-harrowing story. He’s not as naïve as in the
earlier stories, but he still makes childish assumptions. He finds out that
Gabriek has been working with a group of partisans against the Nazis in the
area. They give Felix the job as assistant to Dr. Zajak, his introduction to
medicine, and in particular, surgery. He works with the partisans, but after an
attack on the camp, he finds and helps six kids in a nearby town after it’s
bombed. The remaining series of events show his emotional growth as well as the
many things he’s learned. A very quick, smooth read that’s perfect for
everyone.
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