Flight for Freedom: The Wetzel Family's Daring Escape from East Germany

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Synopsis
An Inspiring True Story about One Family's Escape from Behind the Berlin Wall!Peter was born on the east side of Germany, the side that wasn't free. He watches news programs rather than cartoons, and wears scratchy uniforms instead of blue jeans. His family endures long lines and early curfews. But Peter knows it won't always be this way. Peter and his family have a secret. Late at night in their attic, they are piecing together a hot air balloon—and a plan. Can Peter and his family fly their way to freedom? This is the true story of a boy and his family who risk their lives for the hope of freedom in a daring escape from East Germany via a handmade hot air balloon in 1979.• A perfect picture book for educators teaching about the Cold War, the Iron Curtain, and East Germany• Flight for Freedom is a showcase for lessons of bravery, heroism, family, and perseverance, as well as stunning history• Includes detailed maps of the Wetzel family's escape route and diagrams of their hot air balloonFor fans of historical nonfiction picture books like Let the Children March, The Wall, Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain, and Armstrong: The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon.• True life escape stories• For readers age 5–9• For teachers, librarians, and historiansKristen Fulton is a children's book author. She can always be found with a notebook in hand as she ventures through historical sites and museums. Most of the time she lives in Florida—but she can also be found traveling the country by RV.Torben Kuhlmann is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator. Starting in kindergarten he became known as "the draftsman." Flying machines and rich historical detail often adorn his work. He lives in Hamburg, Germany.
Copyright:
2020

Book Details

Book Quality:
Publisher Quality
Book Size:
56 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781452170589
Related ISBNs:
9781452149608
Publisher:
Chronicle Books LLC
Date of Addition:
Copyrighted By:
Chronicle Books LLC
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Has Image Descriptions:
No
Categories:
History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Science, Technology
Reading Age:
5–8
Submitted By:
Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:
This is a copyrighted book.

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