Hidden

Hidden by Donna Jo Napoli, 372 pages

This is a companion novel to Hush, which came out a few years ago, but the books don’t need to be read together; both stand alone.  This is the story of Brigid, captured when she was only eight.  She managed to escape and ended up living with a family in Denmark.  Although she is young, she manages to survive and actually has a few adventures.  She has vowed that she will find her older sister, Mel, who was taken when she was, and even though she was young when they were separated Brigid, now known as Alfhild, never stops searching and never gives up her dream.  This was a really good story.  Older kids and teens who like historical fiction will probably enjoy this book.