Enjoyable saga

Enjoyed this book. Not quite un-put-downable, but a more gentle curiosity as to what will happen next. A light read ( )

With the threat of war looming , Lisa is put on the kinder transport and sent to London. Unable to speak English, she is placed with a lovely couple, Naomi and Mike. Slowly she grows to love them, and begins settling into life in London. During the blitz, she is injured, and wakes up with amnesia. With only a photograph of her family, and no idea who she is, she is sent to a group home for displaced children, and then placed in the countryside.

This was a well written and engaging book. All of the characters were well developed, likeable, and interesting. I thought it was particularly neat to read about a kinder transport child. I look forward to reading more from this author. ( )

Good characterization, twists to the plot, well researched. Possibly a sequel, though I don't see why it would be necessary. ( )

A young girl in Germany loses her memory during an air raid. Being placed in a home for children until she is moved in with a new foster mother. As her memory slowly returns she starts rembering people and places from her past. The author does a great job showing us what life in Germany and England may have been like for many different people. Through their connection with the main character as the common thread. ( )

THE GIRL WITH NO NAME by Diney Costeloe
Although this book was too long (486 pages), the tale of a Jewish girl sent to England during the Kinder Transport of WWII who loses her memory because of injuries received during the Blitz and spends many months as a “lost child,” is interesting for its portrayal of life in England during the war. Charlotte spends time in London and in a rural area of England. The differences in quality of life are astounding. The Blitz was terrifying. Life in the rural areas was more peaceful, but many hardships were endured.
The side tale of Harry is extraneous and interrupts Charlotte’s more interesting plot. If you are interested in British life you will like this book. If you like fast moving plots, skip this one.
3 of 5 stars ( )