The Enemy's Daughter
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  • Published: 13 May 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593623046
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $37.00

The Enemy's Daughter

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13 May 2025
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In the spirit of Lauren Wolk and Ruta Sepetys comes the tale of a girl fighting her way back home after surviving the sinking of the Lusitania—and learning to think for herself rather than accept the prejudice of wartime.

In the spirit of Lauren Wolk and Ruta Sepetys comes the tale of a girl fighting her way back home after surviving the sinking of the Lusitania—and learning to think for herself rather than accept the prejudice of wartime.

The year is 1915 and the world is at war. Marta and her father are passengers on the Lusitania, desperately trying to get back home to Germany. While aboard, they must keep their identities hidden or risk being mistaken for enemy spies. Then the Lusitania is attacked by a German submarine. They just make it off the sinking ship, but her father is discovered and detained. Marta suddenly finds herself alone in enemy land.

To survive, Marta must draw upon a deep well of bravery she never knew she had. Fortunately, she meets Clare, a young Irish girl who can talk a mile a minute, and her kind family. Believing that Marta is a Dutch refugee, they welcome her into their home. She can't risk letting her new friends know she's actually from Germany—the very nation that the Irish and English are fighting against. But could these people who have shown her nothing but kindness truly be her enemy? 

Sweeping from the Irish Sea to a cathedral city in England, this story shows us that friendship, especially in times of war, may be the greatest gift of all.
  • Published: 13 May 2025
  • ISBN: 9780593623046
  • Imprint: Viking
  • Format: Hardback
  • Pages: 288
  • RRP: $37.00
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"A gripping adventure and a beautiful tribute to the power of friendship in the face of troubling times."—Margaret Peterson Haddix, New York Times bestselling author

"A powerful and beautifully written story that explores the losses and growing friendship of two girls whose lives and beliefs are forever changed after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster. It's truly an unforgettable work that left me breathless."—Patricia Reilly Giff, Newbery Honor author of Lily's Crossing and Pictures of Hollis Woods

"This unique novel by Anne Blankman brings powerful moments in history into sharp (and tear-inducing) focus.... Not to be missed."—Jane Yolen, author of The Devil's Arithmetic, Briar Rose, and Mapping the Bones

"As soon as Oksana and Valentina emerged from the colored smoke, I needed to know their fate. The girls' adventure feels so real that the reader is immediately caught up in their plight. Bravery hauls them through sticky corruption, stony prejudice, a web of lies, and a lot of danger. A thrilling story!"—Geraldine McCaughrean, Carnegie Medal and Printz Award winner

* "Blankman spins a stunningly complex tale out of simple words."—Kirkus, starred review

* "This title weaves a beautiful, bittersweet tale of courage, resilience, and how love can ultimately overcome ingrained hatred and prejudice."—School Library Connection, starred review

* "A deeply affecting testament to the power of unlikely friendship in the face of bias, tragedy, and distance."—School and Library Journal, starred review

* "Flashbacks from Rifka’s life during World War II deepen Blankman’s exploration of the transformative power of friendship across time. Rich with historical details."—BookPage, starred review

“[A] well-executed historical novel.”—Booklist