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After Rosie is given a WWI nurse's watch, she wakes up in 1915, in Edith Cavell's hospital in Belgium surrounded by secrets and lies. Sequel to Tudor Rose.
Quick Summary
When Rosie is handed an old WWI nurse's watch, she suddenly finds herself transported to 1915 and right in the middle of Edith Cavell's hospital in Belgium, where the air is thick with secrets, whispered lies, and the courageous work of nurses saving lives under fire. She quickly becomes involved in the hospital's hidden missions, solving small mysteries and helping the wounded while learning what it really meant to be brave during the Great War. The story moves at a brisk pace only about 11,000 words so even reluctant readers can power through it in a few sittings, yet it's packed with enough tension and heart to keep anyone turning pages. Parents will appreciate that the war details are presented in a way that's exciting rather than graphic, with a focus on courage, friendship, and the impact of real-life heroes like Cavell, while kids get a fun blend of history, mystery, and a touch of time-travel adventure. If your young reader loved the emotional depth and wartime drama of *The War That Saved My Life*, they'll find a lot to love here too. It's a great pick for anyone who enjoys stories where a modern kid meets the past and discovers that some secrets are worth uncovering.