Nächte im Tunnel

We three have endured everything. The bombs, the fires, the nights. We are still here. Our lives are just beginning. London, September 1940. Almost every night the city is bombed. Ella and her little brother Robbie seek refuge in the sprawling tunnels of the subway. People lie packed together on the ground like sardines down there. Jay is among them, struggling alone, and Quinn, who has run away from her parents' estate to help in the hospital. Gradually, the four share their lives and hopes for the future. They become a close-knit community that does not break apart even when the worst happens. A strong protagonist full of hope in a book that is both heartbreaking and uplifting about a still relevant topic. Anna Woltz is one of the great voices in international children's and young adult literature. You instantly want to befriend the unforgettable children and teenagers from her books. She tells their stories warmly and compellingly from their perspective, tackling difficult subjects fearlessly, with great sensitivity and wit. Awarded the Gustav Heinemann Peace Prize.