Flight for Freedom: The Wetzel Family’s Daring Escape from

Flight for Freedom: The Wetzel Family’s Daring Escape from East Germany (Berlin Wall History for Kids book; Nonfiction Picture Books)

An Inspiring True Story about One Family's Escape from Behind the Berlin Wall!

Peter was born on the east side of Germany, the side that wasn't free. He watches news programs rather than cartoons, and wears scratchy uniforms instead of blue jeans. His family endures long lines and early curfews. But Peter knows it won't always be this way. Peter and his family have a secret. Late at night in their attic, they are piecing together a hot air balloonâ€”and a plan. Can Peter and his family fly their way to freedom? This is the true story of one child, Peter Wetzel, and his family, as they risk their lives for the hope of freedom in a daring escape from East Germany via a handmade hot air balloon in 1979.

â€¢ A perfect picture book for educators teaching about the Cold War, the Iron Curtain, and East Germany
â€¢ Flight for Freedom is a showcase for lessons of bravery, heroism, family, and perseverance, as well as stunning history.
â€¢ Includes detailed maps of the Wetzel family's escape route and diagrams of their hot air balloon

For fans of historical nonfiction picture books like Let the Children March, The Wall, Growing Up Behind the Iron Curtain, Armstrong: The Adventurous Journey of a Mouse to the Moon.

â€¢ True life escape stories
â€¢ For picture book readers age 5â€“9
â€¢ For teachers, librarians, and historians

Kristen Fulton is a children's book author. She can always be found with a notebook in hand as she ventures through historical sites and museums. Most of the time she lives in Floridaâ€”but she can also be found traveling the country by RV.

Torben Kuhlmann is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator. Starting in kindergarten he became known as "the draftsman." Flying machines and rich historical detail often adorn his work. He lives in Hamburg, Germany.
Country USA
Brand Chronicle Books
Manufacturer Chronicle Books
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 57121360
Model 57121360
ReleaseDate 2020-03-03
UnitCount 1
Format Picture Book
EANs 9781452149608

Country	USA
Brand	Chronicle Books
Manufacturer	Chronicle Books
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	57121360
Model	57121360
ReleaseDate	2020-03-03
UnitCount	1
Format	Picture Book
EANs	9781452149608

Flight for Freedom: The Wetzel Family’s Daring Escape from East Germany (Berlin Wall History for Kids book; Nonfiction Picture Books)

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