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Berliners

Vesper Stamper, illustrated by Vesper Stamper

During the 1960s Cold War, fifteen-year-old twins find themselves living unhappily in opposite sectors of divided Berlin as the Berlin Wall is built. The brothers’ separation becomes a rivalry shaped by their family legacy and their dreams of greatness. Set in a city split in two, the story follows how the division affects the twins and their relationship. It includes black-and-white illustrations, a glossary, and resources.

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Themes
Family · History · Siblings · War And Conflict
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Published
October 25, 2022
ISBN-13
9780593428368
Language
English
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