Cloud and Wallfish
By Anne Nesbet
400 pages – ages 10+
Published by Candlewick Press on October 4, 2016
Synopsis- American Noah Keller was pretty taken-aback when both his parents picked him up after school in Virginia. Especially when they told him they were moving to East Germany for six months, East Berlin to be specific. Oh, and apparently Noah’s name isn’t really Noah Keller. He’s Jonah Brown, with a different birthday, a different hometown, and no idea what’s going on. Noah-Jonah and his family move to East Berlin, and soon he meets a highly-outspoken girl named Claudia. They become friends. But it may end up that this friendship draws a little too much attention in a society built on blending in and spying on itself…
What I Thought- This was a really good historical fiction book. It captures the feelings of living under constant oppression, while also trying to make it look like you are living in a normal situation. It was interesting, especially because Noah doesn’t really know what’s going on, just that something is going on (I won’t give it away). Ms. Nesbet’s writing style is very informative, and I like that at the end of each chapter, she tells a little more information about historic events mentioned in the chapter, and how they relate to the characters. They also seem to flow with the story pretty well, as well. I enjoyed the book very much.
I give this book five out of five bookworms!
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Categories: Age 9+
Sounds great, Erik! Nice review
Thank you Ms. Johnson! 🙂
Sounds very interesting. You have caught my interest.
It’s a good historical fiction novel! 🙂
I am intrigued. Great review.
Thank you! It’s a great book! 🙂
Why would anyone move from Virginia to East Berlin? You captured my interest, my friend.
It’s a great historical fiction novel.
Oh my! Poor Noah. My name was changed when Mom adopted me. But as it turned out, my oppression was over at that time. Whew!
Love and licks,
Cupcake
That’s awesome, Cupcake! What was your original name?
Sadly, my name from the shelter was Ka-Ka. Like POOP!! Sheesh! What were those shelter people thinking? Didn’t they see how sweet I was??
Well, I completely understand why your mom renamed you Cupcake. 🙂
I so want to read this book! Thanks for the review Erik!
It’s a great book! 🙂
I like Anne Nesbet’s writing, she writes interesting stories. Need to check this one out.
It’s a great historical fiction book!
Checked it out! Thanks for the heads up. See Review: http://bit.ly/CloudWallfish