Nielsen, they will discover that friendship and courage can light the way through the most frightening of nights. And in this remarkable exploration of World War I by critically acclaimed author Jennifer A. But the winds of fate may cross their paths to give each of them just what they need.

None of them will find exactly what they want. Juliette, of France, hopes her family can remain knitted together, despite her father's imprisonment, as the war's longest battle stretches on and on.Įlsa, from Germany, hopes her homing pigeon might one day bring her a friend from out of the chaos.Īnd Dimitri, of Russia, wants only to survive the front, where he's been sent with no weapon. Kara, from Britain, dreams of someday earning her Red Cross pin and working as a nurse - or even a doctor. World War I stretches its cruel fingers across Europe, where five young people, each from different backgrounds and nations, face the terror of battle, the deprivations of hunger, and all the awful challenges of war.įelix, from Austria-Hungary, longs for the bravery to resist Jewish deportations before his own family can be taken. 'A powerful, absorbing story that shines a light on an often overlooked chapter in human history.' - Alan Gratz, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee if they are lucky - and brave - enough to find each other.

Nielsen, award-winning author of A Night Divided and Rescue, artfully weaves together the stories of five kids living through World War I, each of whom holds the key to the others' futures. Includes information on the history of the war. About the Book From the assassination that triggers World War I in 1914 to Armistice Day in 1918, the story follows the fates of five young people on both sides of the conflict-each facing their portion of the war with courage, until the end of the war brings them together.

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