NOW WITH FREE (The password is the last word in chapter 6.) Nelli Falkner verliert innerhalb eines Tages alles, was ihr lieb und teuer ist. Voller Enttäuschung und mit einem Geheimnis im Gepäck bricht sie das alte Leben ab und zieht zurück zu ihren verrückten Eltern in eine kleine Stadt, die sich in den letzten elf Jahren kein bisschen verändert hat. Wirklich nicht? Gegenüber ihrer alten Schule entdeckt sie plötzlich ein Café, das vorher nicht da war und in dem eine seltsame Uhr an der Decke hängt. Eigentlich möchte Nelli nur etwas Ruhe genießen und vergessen, was in letzter Zeit passiert ist. Doch was, wenn die Vergangenheit andere Zukunftspläne hat? Plot and characters always come first. Offering stories the room they need to evolve is paramount to creating depth and to breathing life into the characters. Vocabulary and grammar are then adapted to the level indicated on the book cover. These levels are based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Familiar vocabulary is reinforced and new words are gradually introduced in context, without causing the reader frustration.
Not only did I enjoy this story, it was a fantastic learning tool. I've already been able to incorporate some of the new vocabulary words and phrases that I learned into my conversations with my German-speaking partner. I've already decided to go back and read some of the earlier books in the series; even if they end up being a bit easy, I expect they will still help to solidify my reading skills. And I want to say again: I really enjoyed the story. It is set around Christmastime, which was perfect.
I liked this story a lot. Angelika Bohn has a gift for writing novels with plots that make you want to turn the page and characters that feel realistic and interesting. Definitely a fun read for anyone wanting to extend their reading comprehension in up-to-date German language. I thoroughly recommend it.