Discover the gripping tale of a young girl's courage set against the backdrop of Cold War East Berlin in this thrilling novel. Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Jennifer A. Nielsen, this compelling story follows twelve-year-old Sophie, who has lived her entire life encased by the Berlin Wall, a symbol of oppression guarded by land mines, watchtowers, and intimidating attack dogs. With aspirations of becoming an inventor, Sophie’s dreams are dashed by the relentless watch of the Stasi, the infamous secret police. When her beloved neighbor is arrested, Sophie faces an impossible choice: comply with the Stasi’s demands to serve as an informant or risk her mother's safety due to her family's tragic history of illness. This heart-pounding narrative weaves themes of bravery and resilience as Sophie uncovers family secrets that ignite her daring plan for freedom. As she navigates the treacherous waters of betrayal and survival, her determination to escape the constraints of a divided world shines through. This remarkable novel by Jenni L. Walsh not only captivates young readers but serves as a poignant reminder of the struggle for liberty. Perfect for classrooms or personal libraries, this book will inspire discussions about history, morality, and the quest for freedom. Order today and step into a story full of suspense and hope.

CONDITION: Brand New
ISBN: 9781338775785
Publisher: SCHOLASTIC INC
Number of Pages 352

Perfect for fans of Alan Gratz and Jennifer A. Nielsen, a gripping and accessible story of a young girl from Cold War East Berlin forced to spy for the secret police... but who is determined to escape to freedom. Twelve-year-old Sophie has spent her entire life behind the Berlin ...Wall, guarded by land mines, towers, and attack dogs. A science lover, Sophie dreams of becoming an inventor... even though that's not likely on her side of the Wall, where the Stasi, the secret police, are always watching. Though she tries to avoid their notice, when her beloved neighbor is arrested, Sophie is called to her principal's office. There, a young Stasi officer asks Sophie if she'll spy on her neighbor as an informant once she is released. Sophie doesn't want to agree, but in reality has no choice: The Stasi threaten that her mother, who has a disability from post-polio syndrome, could be taken to an institution if Sophie does not comply. Sophie is backed into a corner, until she learns secrets about her family on the other side of the Wall. This could be what she needs to attempt an escape with her mother to freedom -- if she can invent her way out. Author of I Am Defiance Jenni L. Walsh tells a page-turning story of a young girl standing up to oppression.Read less