Magda, Standing
by Christine Kessides
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Pub Date Jun 13 2023 | Archive Date Sep 27 2023
Bold Story Press | Independent Book Publishers Association (IBPA), Members' Titles
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Description
In 1916, the world is at war, even if America has not yet joined the effort. But for Magda, the growing hostility her German immigrant family faces hits close to home. Despite her domestic obligations, Magda persists with her education, determined to find an independent role for herself. Faced with the mounting crises of the war and the Spanish flu, Magda seeks the knowledge and strength to try to protect those she loves most.
Standing up to a war and pandemic, traditions and expectations, Magda embarks on a journey of self-discovery and resilience that leads her back to embracing her family and caring for a wider community.
A Note From the Publisher
eBook: 9781954805392
Advance Praise
"Magda, Standing was such an encouraging story of resilience, determination, and the sheer power of self-confidence. Magda knew what she was capable of, and she fought for it...Christine Fallert Kessides did a fantastic job of conveying Magda's feelings and her struggles as she fought for every little dream she had. The narrative was packed full of emotion and imagery that made me feel as if I was part of the story. Magda's journey was told with empathy, and that made it easy for me to connect with her. The pace was fast without overwhelming me, which I appreciated. The author was able to convey the story of a survivor and a warrior....The novel encapsulated four monumental years of Magda's life perfectly, and I loved it."
- Reader's Favorite, 5 star review
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781954805385 |
| PRICE | $19.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 380 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Adriann H, Reviewer
Magda, Standing by debut author Christine Kessides a truly remarkable YA read. Despite her domestic obligations, Magda persisted with her education, determined to find her own place in the world. My favorite characters were the two aunts who helped Magda every step of the way in achieving her dreams. At times this story was hard to read with all the sadness of the era. Between the hardships of WWI and the Spanish Flu I am not sure which was worse. Both took its toll on the Augustin family.
This was a well written debut with great world building and character development. My only criticism is that there are so many characters it would have been nice to have had a breakdown of them at the beginning showing who they were and how they were related. Other than that I truly enjoyed this debut and am looking forward to seeing what this author writes next.
Thank you to Bold Story Press for granting access to this wonderful story via NetGalley. I was not required to write a favorable review and all opinions are my own.
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