From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Refugee
and Heroes
comes this
heart-pounding, high-stakes take on the 1936 Berlin
Olympics, also known as the "Nazi Olympics."
In 1936 Berlin, nothing is what it seems...
Evie Harris can't believe her luck: She's competing in the Olympics,
along with fellow American athletes like Jesse Owens. True,
there's something creepy about Germany's leader, Adolf Hitler,
who watches over the games with his Nazi henchmen. But Evie's just
here to win a gold medal in gymnastics.
Until she discovers a horrible secret.
Behind all the Olympic fanfare, the Nazis have Berlin
in an iron grip of terror and violence - and war is brewing.
When Evie becomes embroiled in a mysterious plot to help steal
Nazi gold, she must navigate the city's darkest corners and hidden
passageways, never knowing who she can trust.
With lives on the line and her family's future at stake, Evie
has to choose between following her Olympic dreams and standing up
to evil... before it's too late.
#1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz is back and better
than ever with this heart-racing, plot-twisting story about
the roots of World War II and the sacrifices we make for what matters
most.
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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ALAN GRATZ is the author of many critically-acclaimed books for children and teens, including Samurai Shortstop , an ALA Top Ten Books for Young Adults; Prisoner B-3087 ; The Brooklyn Nine ; Refugee ; and the League of Seven trilogy ( The League of Seven , The Dragon Lantern , The Monster War More about Alan Gratz
Suzanne Collins' debut novel, Gregor the Overlander, the first book in The Underland Chronicles, received wide praise both in the United States and abroad. The series has been a New York Times bestseller and received numerous accolades. Also a writer for children's television, Suzanne lives with her family in Connecticut.
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