Kids on a Mission: Escape from Germany

by Sian Ann Bessey

A mysterious envelope contains a mission call that sends Matt and Emily Williams back to Nazi Germany to help rescue some stranded missionaries.

Genres: World War II, Childrens, Family

192 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 2004

About the author

Sian Ann Bessey was born in Cambridge, England, but grew up on the island of Anglesey off the coast of North Wales. She left her homeland to attend university in the U.S., where she earned a bachelor's degree in communications with a minor in English.
She began her writing career as a student, publishing several magazine articles while still in college. Since then she has published historical romance and romantic suspense novels, along with a variety of children's books. She is a USA Today best selling author and a Whitney Award finalist.
Although Sian doesn't have the opportunity to speak Welsh very often anymore, she can still wrap her tongue around, "Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch." She loves to travel and experience other cultures, but when she's home, her favorite activities are spending time with her family, cooking, and reading.

Reviews

[Emilyn]

Okay so it's kind of cheesy at first. You're probably thinking, "Oh. One of these books again. great." keep reading. It gets better I promise. I really liked it and I almost cried...I think I actually did.

Don't miis the next in the series!!!!!

[Amanda Novak]

I was actually surprised to hear that this book is based on true events. It was a fun story about the role of a missionary.

[Terrah]

Violet gives this series 5 stars!

[Heidi Eastman Turner]

How fun was this book for your family. Looking forward to listening to the next one and some of her other books. Side note: I work with the author's husband.

[K Grant]

A true story woven into a child's adventure. Very similar to the magic tree house. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will look for the other books in this series.

[Angieluila Bradley]

This is one of my kids favorite stories. We got it on CD because they liked it so much. They wore it out.

[Dallin]

This book was int interesting and informative. Having the Gestapo on your trail would not be a comforting thing especially when you are on your mission while you are young very young I'm talking 9-11 years old. While reading this book I learned that you have to be courageous and go do things that you may not want to do.

[Koverdiek]

Another great series for young readers. 3rd to 4th grade level. This brother and sister have the opportunity to travel through time to other countries through a shed on the grounds of the MTC. They experience first hand the challenges that the saints faced in other times and other countries.

[Lindy]

This was a great little read to expose kids to WWII Germany. The book moves quickly, is captivating, and the message of the Gospel is expressed without being cheesy. Abbi has read and reread this book since Easter and enjoys it every time.

[Lauren]

Great Book! now i know what it feels like to be a Mormon Missionary in that period of time!!!! YIKES!!

[Emily]

this is one of the books that i really enjoyed a lot. it had action and some mission and it was kids my age in the story so i could interact with it.

[Kaileen]

This is a fun book to read when you've read everything else in your house and you need a book.