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  • Bibliography:
    19 Books
  • First Book:
    April 2015
  • Latest Book:
    December 2023
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Book List in Order: 19 titles



  • In 1968, with the Vietnam War at its bloodiest, sixteen-year old Andy Olson is banished to Palmer Military Academy. Along with his best friend Tom, he is plunged into a world where rules are everything and disobedience is not an option. Andy doesn't ...



  • "...will grip the reader'stotal attention from beginning to end. Very highly recommended for school and community library..." -Midwest Book Review"...an entertaining and fast-paced read that guarantees to thrill any young re...



  • ...a gripping YA historical novel. -Historical Novel SocietyAfter a huge fight with his parents, Max tries to return to his love and his best friend, Bero, in medieval Germany. Instead he lands in 1881 New Mexico. Struggling to get his bearings and c...



  • In the conclusion of the ESCAPE FROM THE PAST trilogy, Max 'Nerds' Anderson returns to medieval Germany. It is the year 1473 and two years have passed since his last visit. But two years in the Middle Ages are a long time. When at last Max finagles ...



  • '47 DAYS' is a novelette and a partial excerpt from the novel, SURVIVING THE FATHERLAND -- A True Coming-of-age Love Story Set in WWII Germany. In March 1945 Hitler ordered his last propaganda command: send all 15 and 16-year old boys to de...



  • Spanning thirteen years from 1940 to 1953 and set against the epic panorama of WWII, author Annette Oppenlander's SURVIVING THE FATHERLAND is a sweeping saga of family, love, and betrayal that illuminates an intimate part of history seldom seen: t...



  • "Oppenlander's rich, gritty descriptions are a joy to read. Her touching story moves along quickly, but will keep you in suspense until the final pages." -Historical Novel Society

    "I highly recommend this historical book for all Civil War f...



  • "...find yourself intrigued with each page." Stormy Nights Reviewing and Bloggin'"...kept me tapping the Kindle screen as fast as my eyes could finish a page." Love Romance ReadsA chance encounter between a penn...













  • A must read! InD'Tale MagazineSolid characterizations and love of place are highlights of this well-told tale of courage, fortitude and the power of kindness. When They Made Us Leave is a welcome addition to World War II historical fiction....



  • Inspired by the incredible true story of a German teen taken prisoner at the end of WWII, determined to survive and to reunite with his mother - A Lightness in My Soul is a tribute to the triumph of hope and redemption against all odds.&nbs...



  • As Germany enters its last war year and precious resources, especially available and combat-ready men, have grown scarce, Hitler decides it is time to exploit Germany's teens. Unlike typical battle stories, this collection of true accounts follows fo...



  • ...a complex multi-layered narrative that fully engages the reader. Historical Novel Society...a fantastic read that is impossible to put down and will steal the hearts of all true romantics, as well as historical fiction buffs. I can highly rec...



  • A harrowing tale of a single woman's fight to preserve her beloved abbey, a tale of courage and perserverance - based on a true story. South Tirol, Sabiona Abbey, 1796: Magdalena, a Benedictine nun, lives with her fellow sisters at Sabiona ...



  • Based on true events - a companion novella to 47 Days: The True Story of Two Teen Boys Defying Hitler's ReichSolingen, Germany, December 19, 1944: Günter has had it—he is starving. After the bombing of his hometown, even the few ...



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    »... eine bemerkenswerte Lektüre, die die Ebenen des Guten und Bösen im Menschen auslotet.« Historical Novel Society»... gut geschrieben mit komplexen Charakteren. Die historische Genauigkeit ist eines der Dinge, die ...





Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Annette Oppenlander has published 19 books.

Annette Oppenlander does not have a new book coming out soon. The latest book, 24 Hours, was published in December 2023.

The first book by Annette Oppenlander, A Different Truth, was published in April 2015.

No. Annette Oppenlander does not write books in series.