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Breaking Down The Wall

the unmissable thriller set at the fall of the Berlin Wall
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Breaking Down The Wall by Maximillian Jones is a delightful children's book that follows the adventure of a group of young friends who discover a hidden world beyond a mysterious wall in their neighbourhood. As they explore this enchanting land, they encounter magical creatures and learn valuable lessons about friendship, bravery, and kindness. This heartwarming tale is filled with excitement and imagination, capturing the spirit of childhood exploration and wonder.
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Breaking Down The Wall

Second in a new duology set around the Berlin Wall. East Berlin, 1989: Greta feels stifled: she longs for freedom and the truth. Desperate to take a stand, she begins to circulate anti-communist fliers and graffiti through her school and neighbourhood. But then she is arrested...

East Berlin, 1989. The Berlin Wall is about to come down, but will it be too late for Greta, Jakob and their family?

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A gripping story of power, protest and unlikely friendship for readers 11+, perfect for fans of Alex Rider and CHERUB. Second in a duology, set a generation after The Boy Behind The Wall.

East Berlin, 1989.

Thirteen-year-old Greta feels stifled by her parents. Her dad, Jakob, is in prison, and her mum is full of secrets. Greta longs for freedom and the truth.

Desperate to take a stand, she begins to circulate anti-communist fliers and graffiti through her school and neighbourhood. She is arrested and starts to question who she can trust.

But the Stasi are weaker than ever. Change is coming and Greta is determined to be a part of it.

The Berlin Wall is about to come down, but will it be too late for Greta, Jakob and their family?

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801300216

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Welbeck Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 282g

Pages: 304

About the Author

Maximillian Jones is a creative collaboration - a talented team of writers who enjoy writing using an approach echoing the TV script-writing model.

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