Overview
Drew is an army brat inĀ WestĀ Berlin, where soldiers like his dad hold anĀ outpost of democracy against communistĀ Russia. Drewās cousin Matthias, an EastĀ Berliner, has grown up in the wreckage ofĀ Allied war bombing, on streets ruled by theĀ secret police.
From enemy sides of this Cold WarĀ standoff, the boys become wary friends,Ā arguing over the space race, politics, even civilĀ rights, but bonding over music. If informantsĀ catch Matthias with rock ānā roll records orĀ books Drew has given him, he could be sent to a work camp. If Drew gets too close to anĀ East Berliner, others on the army post mayĀ question his familyās loyalty. As the politicalĀ conflict around them grows dire, Drew andĀ Matthias are tested in ways that will changeĀ their lives forever.
Set in the tumultuous year leading up to theĀ surprise overnight raising of the Berlin Wall inĀ August 1961, and illustrated with dozens ofĀ real-life photographs of the time, Walls bringsĀ to vivid life a heroic and tragic episode of the Cold War.
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This book title, Walls, ISBN: 9781643750248, by L.M. Elliott, published by Algonquin Books (July 27, 2021) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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