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At fifteen, Leen De Graaf likes everything she shouldn’t: smoking cigarettes, wearing red lipstick, driving illegally, and working in the fields. It seems the only thing she shares with her fellow Dutchmen is a fear of the German soldiers stationed nearby and a frantic wish for the war to end. When a soldier’s dog runs in front of Leen’s truck, her split-second reaction sets off a storm of events that pitches her family against the German forces when they are most desperate – and fierce. Leen tries to hold her family together, but despite her efforts, bit by bit everything falls apart, and just when Leen experiences a horrific loss, she must make a decision that could forever brand her a traitor, yet finally allows her to live as her heart desires. Inspired by the life of the author’s mother, River in the Sea is a powerful and moving account of one girl reaching adulthood when everything she believes about family, friendship, and loyalty is questioned by war.

“Tina Boscha’s prose is exemplary; her protagonist in River in the Sea is highly sympathetic; and her setting of Friesland, Netherlands, is alive with details. I fell in love with her tender gaze at the world she creates.”

-Samrat Upadhyay, author of The Guru of Love

Praise for RIVER IN THE SEA: "Based on her parents’ accounts, author, Tina Boscha, writes tragically, sensitively and honestly about life on the harsh North Sea coast during the German occupation ... The book is well written and historically significant. ... Boscha has best-seller potential."

--Portland Book Review

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  3. Publication date
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  4. Dimensions
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  5. ISBN-10
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  6. ISBN-13
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Praise for River in the Sea:

"Based on her parents' accounts, author, Tina Boscha, writes tragically, sensitively and honestly about life on the harsh North Sea coast during the German occupation ... The book is well written and historically significant ... Boscha has best-seller potential."
--Portland Book Review

"Her book is engrossing and horrifying at the same time, a tale of what it's like to be hungry, sick and worried that life, family and freedom will never be the same again, all the while terrified that it won't matter because death will take it all."
--Register-Guard

"This enovel is beautifully written, with descriptions and details that are exquisite and eloquent. Boscha is not only a competent writer, she excels at it."
--eNovel Reviews, February 2012

"River in the Sea is a fascinating delve into coming of age tales, recommended."
--Taylor's BookShelf, Midwest Book Review Bookwatch

"I was riveted within a few dozen pages as one of the pivotal events of the book unfolded. Right riveted ... And the pacing was so well done - I could not put it down."
--Jessica, The Bluestocking Society

About the Author

Tina Boscha lives in Oregon's Willamette Valley with her husband and stepdaughters along with two nutty boxers and one silly black cats. She is an Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship recipient and her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She teaches composition and technical writing, and for her next novel, she is working on a good old-fashioned ghost story.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2011
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 306 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1466292075
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1466292079
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.77 x 8.5 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #9,241,436 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 out of 5 stars (120)

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Tina Boscha lives in Oregon's Willamette Valley with her husband and stepdaughters along with two nutty boxers and one silly black cat. She has a MFA in Fiction and is an Oregon Literary Arts Fellowship recipient. Her work has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, and for her next novel, she is working on a good old-fashioned ghost story. She teaches writing and YA Literature and in her spare time (ha!) she knits and sews.

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4.1 out of 5 stars
120 global ratings

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Customers find this book highly recommended, with one describing it as a'stick to your ribs' storytelling experience. They appreciate how the author brings characters to life and makes readers feel as if they're right there with them, making it a beautiful emotional read. The book receives mixed feedback about its readability, with several noting it's not an easy read, while opinions about its engaging nature are also divided.
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26 customers mention enjoyable, 25 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining, describing it as a must-read.
...Never the less, I enjoyed reading this book and, as another reviewer stated, I now feel like I know this family....Read more
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters came alive on the pages and I found myself hoping that they would all survive WW2....Read more
...A very enjoyable read!Read more
A great read. Satisfying characters and believable action. Will read .more by this author and Will recommend it to my reading friends.Read more
21 customers mention story, 16 positive, 5 negative
Customers enjoy the compelling narrative of the book, with one customer noting how it draws readers in immediately, while another mentions the surprising conclusion.
I enjoyed the story of the young woman during the last days of the II world war in the Netherlands. and Belgium . A very honest look...Read more
...This is a compelling story of the terrible trials of a typical family during the occupation, knowing that the Nazis could show up at their door at...Read more
...Thank you Tina Boscha for writing a touching and realistic story. Valerie Bowen Author of the For the Sake of Amelia seriesRead more
...There was no fairy tale ending, rather a resigned acceptance of the consequences of choice and a determination to go on in the face of opposition.Read more
20 customers mention content, 19 positive, 1 negative
Customers praise the book's content, particularly how the author brings characters to life, with one customer describing it as a sumptuous word-feast of a novel.
...It is a fantastic book! Please, read it.Read more
Such a lovely book with great insight into the perils and emotions that face wartime youth....Read more
...This author is a talented, detailed painter with words without being tedious. I look forward to reading her work again.Read more
...What a great book. It ended with me thinking, "wow." Which isn't very astute, but books don't do that to me that often....Read more
19 customers mention character development, 19 positive, 0 negative
Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one mentioning how quickly they were drawn into the protagonist's world.
...It had an interesting plot line and interesting characters. Unfortunately, the writing was a bit rough at times....Read more
...has created tension and atmosphere that are palpable, the characters are well-developed and the plot moves along at a good pace....Read more
...based on author's mother's life, Very easy to read but still depth of character and accuracy to history.Read more
...The author does a great job of developing the characters of the story and the reader gets to watch as Leen, though wise beyond her years,...Read more
16 customers mention emotional, 16 positive, 0 negative
Customers find the book emotionally engaging, as they are drawn into the story and feel as if they are right there with the characters.
A very good read. Tina Boscha wove a heart felt story of a young girl dealing with life during the warRead more
...The main character Leen, makes you feel as if you are right there with her. Read this book, you will not regret it.Read more
This tale of a struggling Netherlands family during WWII enchanted me from the first page....Read more
...I felt as though I was there with her....Read more
7 customers mention recommendation, 7 positive, 0 negative
Customers highly recommend this book.
...I highly recommend this book if you like stories from the WWII era and enjoy really getting to know characters and watching them evolve.Read more
Highly recommended!Read more
...You don't have to like historical fiction to enjoy this book. I highly recommend it.Read more
...I would recommend this book without reserve to anyone who enjoys historical or literary fiction.Read more
19 customers mention engaging, 13 positive, 6 negative
Customers have mixed reactions to the book's engagement, with some finding it inspiring, while others report difficulty getting through it.
...But then I started reading. And kept reading. And couldn't stop reading....Read more
...At first, I was not so sure I would like it, but couldn't put it down. The main character Leen, makes you feel as if you are right there with her....Read more
I could not finish this book. Too hard to follow the story line with all the adjectives thrown in. Couldn't get past chapter two!Read more
...during the German occupation of The Netherlands during WWII, kept me reading to the end. The book was very entertaining and the plot flowed well....Read more
8 customers mention readability, 4 positive, 4 negative
Customers have mixed opinions about the book's readability, with several finding it not an easy read, while one customer notes that the reader can pretty easily figure out what has been said.
...young girl's look at her world, based on author's mother's life, Very easy to read but still depth of character and accuracy to history.Read more
I too am having a hard time getting through this book. It is difficult to understand because of the many foreign words not translated....Read more
...Boscha makes you care about the characters. Makes you understand what they were going through and how they survived it. How they lived it....Read more
Decent story, but suffered from diction problems. Using "lay" instead of "lie" is a pet peeve....Read more
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