Estevan Soldiers' Tree
Marie Donais Calder is an author known for her series of young adult historical fiction books that center around her father, Edmond Joseph Donais, who served as a member of the Royal Canadian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers during the post-World War II era in Germany. The first five books in the series depict the bond formed between Ed and a German family, illustrating themes of humanity and compassion amidst the backdrop of war.
Set primarily in the city of Leer, Germany, between July 1945 and July 1946, the series highlights Ed's efforts to support a starving family while navigating the challenges of military life and the emotional toll of separation from his own family in Canada. The remaining books explore the complexities of returning home and rebuilding family life after years of war and disconnection.
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