Meet DJ Taylor - Ashgrove Library

About the book

Holland, 1943: In the last eighteen months of World War II, 14 year old Anna’s life is thrown into a perilous world of secrets and danger. Her once-ordinary town in German-occupied southern Holland is transformed into a war zone where trust is rare, and courage and resistance is everything.

As Nazi officers begin arresting local men and deporting them to German factories, Anna’s father hides in a cramped, secret cellar beneath their home.

Anna helps the Dutch resistance whilst avoiding the prying eyes of Nazis and German soldiers who now walk the streets she once knew so well.

Then she meets Karl, a young German translator, whose piercing gaze and unexpected kindness leave her conflicted. Against her better judgement, Anna finds herself drawn to him and begins to believe he can be trusted – especially when he keeps her father’s hiding place a secret from Horst, the ruthless Nazi officer he translates for. But as her feelings deepen, so do the risks. One misstep could unravel everything Anna and her family have fought to protect.

Anna’s War is a gripping tale of resilience, forbidden connection, family loyalties and the growing bravery of a young girl thrust into the deep shadows of war. Can Anna protect her family or will the cost of trust prove too great in a world torn apart?

About the author

Di Taylor was born in Brisbane, Australia and has lived in many parts of Queensland including Brisbane, Mossman, Southport, Oakey and later in the outback town of Charleville. Early in her career Di was a primary school teacher and a teacher-librarian. Di also taught outback kids on School of the Air and this was a lot of fun.

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