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Synopsis

Jo did not stop until he’d shut the door behind him and even then his heart could not stop pounding in his ears. 
Jo finds out that Jewish children are being smuggled away from the Nazis over the mountains near his village. All goes to plan until German soldiers start patrolling the mountains, and Jo realises the children are trapped. Jo's slightest mistake could have devastating consequences… 
Shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and Guardian Fiction award. 
In the tradition of Goodnight Mr Tom, Carrie's War, The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas and perfect for fans of The Bone Sparrow, Waiting for Anya is a novel that takes children to the heart of a tumultuous period in history. It will provide a wider context for kids who have studied the Holocaust and The Diary of Anne Frank. 
In this riveting historical adventure, Morpurgo, the Sunday Times bestselling author, takes us on a journey through Europe during its darkest times. The themes of survival, immigration, and emigration are intricately woven into the narrative, making it a must-read for children and adults alike. 
For fans of Rosemary Wells (The Christmas Mystery), Anait Semirdzhyan (The Great Banned-Books Bake Sale), Katherine A. Applegate (The Encounter), Charles Santore (The Tale of Peter Rabbit), and S. E. Hinton (S.E. Hinton's The Puppy Sister #0).

Durée: environ 4 heures (04:13:37)
Date de publication: 13/02/2020; Unabridged; Copyright Year: — Copyright Statment: —

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