“Don’t Let Me Down is a complex, captivating novel . . . . (that) delivers a powerful story about family history and the struggles of growing up.” —The Children’s Book Review

“A measured but fascinating story of love, tenacity, and the astonishing things that the past can harbor.”

—Kirkus Reviews

“Don’t Let Me Down is both a masterful sequel and stand alone triumph. Only Kate Stollenwerck could weave together a thrilling storyline; complex, priceless intergenerational relationships; the authentic inner-workings of a modern teenage psyche; and WWII history that we must reckon with today. This novel has my heart.” 

—Emily Wolf, author of My Thirty-First Year (and Other Calamities)

“Kate Stollenwerck’s timely novel is a story that matters. Hailey, our teenage protagonist, has a voice that rings true, and readers will be drawn into her world by Stollenwerck’s clean prose. History, culture, family, and relationships are examined, as they are at the heart of this enjoyable and compelling novel.” —Corie Adjmi, author The Marriage Box and Life and Other Shortcomings

“Don’t Let Me Down is an extraordinary way to learn about too-little known but crucial Nazi history: the theft of art from Jewish families. Stollenwerck has done her research well and expertly weaves this heinous history into a com pelling young adult adventure story that shines a light on Nazi crimes that, shamefully, remain unfinished business into the twenty-first century. —Joanne Intrator, author of Summons to Berlin: Nazi Theft and A Daughter’s Quest 

for Justice

“Kate Stollenwerck seamlessly combines international intrigue, charming grandparents and teen love in Don’t Let Me Down. This intergenerational caper takes the reader from embassies in Paris to a ranch in Texas while chasing down the missing pieces of Hailey’s grandfather’s epic life that will keep you turning pages late into the night.” 

—Kristin Nilsen, author of Worldwide Crush