Summary
This powerful Cold War novel tells the story of two cousins, one German and the other an American Army brat, as they navigate the political and social turmoil that threatens their friendship and ends in the abrupt rise of the Berlin Wall which may separate them forever.
Drew is an army brat in West Berlin, where soldiers like his dad hold an outpost of democracy against communist Russia. Drew’s cousin Matthias, an East Berliner, has grown up in the wreckage of Allied war bombing, on s…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781643753515 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1643753517 |
| Author: | L.M. Elliott |
| Publisher: | Workman Publishing |
| Imprint: | Algonquin Young Readers |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 19 July 2023 |
| Weight: | 320g |
| Dimensions: | 208mm x 138mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
“Immersive … An expertly crafted, evocative time capsule.”—Publishers Weekly, starred review “Elliott both fills in the historical background—aided by Behm’s mixing of period photos, contemporary news, and pop-culture notes—and crafts a tale of rising tensions that culminates in a suspenseful climax … A sensitive exploration of cogent themes in a richly detailed historical setting.”—Kirkus Reviews, starred review “Elliott’s latest is set a year prior to the unexpected rise of the Berlin Wall, incorporating all kinds of historical context, including science, world events, politics, and entertainment, through pictures at the beginning of each chapter, allowing readers to immerse themselves in the period. The portrayal of events is first-rate, creating a poignant yet lighthearted read.”—Booklist
About The Author
L.M. Elliott
L.M. Elliott was an award-winning magazine journalist in Washington, D.C., before becoming a New York Times bestselling author of historical and biographical young adult novels. Her works include Under a War-Torn Sky, Suspect Red, and Hamilton and Peggy.
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