Terry Tony
Charlie Ben
Sam Bobby
Kevin Phillip
James David
Mountains of Hope
loyalty
Alyx or Alexi?
Hope
Auschwitz
The Holocaust has always been a subject very near and dear to my heart. When I decided to write this book about it, I knew it would be a big under-taking: especially since I wasn't even in high school yet. I had visions of demons during the course of this book and some of the scenes bothered me long after the storys completion. Though years have passed, I still believe firmly in the storys historical and emotional lessons. Please let me know if you agree!
Nazi Germany. Adolf Hitler. Concentratin and death camps. When a plane with 10 American soldiers crashes in her only place of refuge, 14-year-old Alexi Wintrop instinctively offers them protection, gaining a friendship she would come to deeply cherish. When she is betrayed, however, and sent to Auschwitz, she must endure its terrors, examine her own beliefs, and answer, for herself, the question of whether or not loyalty and courage are enough to overcome evil.
"...I can see the
author's heart in the
story..." publishing
house editor
"...very impressive with thorough research . Surprising that one so young could write war scenes so well. "
--- WWII Veteran
"..emotional
tugs at heart!"
- Cheryl
"I couldn't put it down!"
-- one of first public readers
I was not overly thrilled with the
idea of revisions and, upon receiving
them always said something defensive.
What can I say? I'm a writer: don't
mess with my book! (though I am
glad revisions were made!)
1st book published!
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...she awoke to the sound of gunshots....
Soldiers yelled at each other, scrambling away from the burning plane. They were Americans, and Alexi wanted to help. She knew of only one way.
Frantically waving her arms, she yelled, "Follow me!"
She watched a red bird fly pass and as she did, the first tears filled her eyes: she was free;
Barefoot in Freedom = Final Choice
At fourteen, her childhood was over.
"I'm sorry, Sergeant, I do not know what you talk about."
The sergeant sighed heavily and then shook his head. "All right, then."
possible cover art?
did they have tv in 1940 in Poland?
