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Seashells in My Pocket (Unsung Stories of World War II Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Terri Wangard (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

German-Brazilian Isabel Neumann delights in creating seashell art, but it’s her mathematical ability that lands her a job at the American air base in Natal, northern Brazil during World War II. She doesn’t need a calculator to determine the correct weights and balances for the Air Transport Command’s cargo planes.

Daniel Lambert, an American transport pilot based at Natal, endures the taunts of combat pilots that he is “allergic to combat.” His flying skills win him respect, however, and his friendship with Isabel deepens, even as a new source of trouble looms.

Isabel is caught in the crosshairs of a German saboteur who is obsessed with her. He insists that she belongs with him, and demands that she help him sabotage the Allied base. Her growing relationship with Daniel angers the Nazi, who will do anything to get rid of him. What will happen to Isabel if the madman captures her?

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  1. Book 1 of 2
    Unsung Stories of World War II
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    304 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    March 12, 2024
  5. File size
    2.4 MB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CV4DWFM9
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scrivenings Press LLC (March 12, 2024)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 12, 2024
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 out of 5 stars 36 ratings

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Terri Wangard

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Terri Wangard’s first Girl Scout badge was the Writer. These days she is writing historical fiction, and won the 2013 Writers on the Storm contest and 2013 First Impressions of the American Christian Fiction Writers, as well as being a 2012 Genesis finalist. Holder of a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in library science, she lives in Wisconsin. Her research included going for a ride in a WWII B-17 Flying Fortress bomber.

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  • Beth Westcott
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful historical romance
    Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2024
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    I really enjoyed reading Seashells in My Pocket. It's unusual to read a World War 2 novel set in Brazil. The descriptions of the base, the beach, the town, and other places transported me there. The characters are well-developed and interesting, the exciting plot is filled with action. I had to keep turning the pages. Both Isabel and Daniel, the main characters, are sympathetic and realistic, and their relationship developed in a natural way. Faith is expressed through words, thoughts, and actions. Isabel's love for seashells made me remember the times I visited a beach and collected shells. The author also touched on the issue of prejudice and racism. Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres to read, and Seashells in My Pocket did not disappoint.
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  • Nancy R Radosevich
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast-paced and Exciting!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2024
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    One of the things I’ve consistently enjoyed about Terri Wangard’s historical fiction is her ability to seamlessly weave informative details into a fast-paced and entertaining story. Seashells in My Pocket introduced me to a part of World War II history I wasn’t familiar with – the world of air transport pilots based in Brazil. Daniel Lambert faces ridicule due to his status as a non-combat pilot but manages to serve the role of hero to German-born Brazilian Isabel Neuman. Isabel not only deals with the challenges of working on the American air base as a German who is viewed with suspicion but is also stalked by a saboteur who is obsessed with her. This story is full of twists and turns that will keep you turning pages!
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  • Mary Pat Johns
    4.0 out of 5 stars WWII in a Brazilian setting
    Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2025
    I thoroughly enjoyed this book! The author did a stellar job with the Brazilian setting--it felt like I was there. The characters were well-drawn, and the plot was intriguing. The seashell art was a plus as well. Looking forward to reading the second book in this series.

    I read this from my Kindle Unlimited app and was not required to write a positive review.
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  • Ellen E. Withers
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great WWII novel in an interesting location
    Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2024
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    World War II was a global war but most of literature focuses on combat in Europe and the Pacific Islands. This book is a refreshing and historically accurate account of an Allied base located in Northern Brazil.

    The writing is excellent, the story interesting, and the air missions fascinating. If you like WWII novels, this is a unique look at our history that has previously been hard to find.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars It was an amazing book!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
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    Reading Seashells in My Pocket, was a perfect way to spend a cold winter day! I found it hard to put down and ended up reading the entire book, in one day. It was a pleasant mix of romance and history, that kept me engrossed to the end. I would highly recommend that book, especially if you are looking for a book to take on vacation, or to the beach!
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  • Robyn Hook
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great escape!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 4, 2024
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    I love it when a book wraps me completely in the time-period. The culture, characters and historical details all added up to a great escape. I especially enjoyed learning about the aeronautics in World War II and experiencing Brazil. All the plot’s twists and turns kept me guessing. Isabel and Daniel feel like new friends. Thank you, Terri Wangard. I’m looking forward to more!
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  • L Watson
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Different Setting for this WWII Story
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025
    A completely different WWII story than the others you've read. Great characters, great story. Loved the setting. The author's knowledge of aircraft and piloting is amazing. The seashells are the perfect touch.
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  • Linda Shenton Matchett, Author
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great book about a little known aspect of WWII
    Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024
    Terri Wangard’s Seashells in My Pocket features a little covered area of WWII – Brazil. Despite the pro-Nazi leanings of its rulers, the country was on the Allied side of the war. Several cities had significant numbers of Germans who fled Germany before and after WWI, but there was also an infiltration of Nazis and Nazi sympathizers. Tidbits of information were woven through the story unobtrusively, and I came away knowing much more than I had before reading the book. I loved Isabels’s hobby of creating art with seashells which played an unexpectedly larger and intriguing role in the story. Daniel was a wonderful hero – handsome, intelligent, and fun, but not without flaws. Both were highly relatable characters. There were several twists I didn’t see coming, and I loved how the romance developed between the two, starting as a friendship that formed a solid foundation for the relationship. The ending was delightful and brought the story back full circle to a conversation the two had near the beginning of the book.
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