Flight for freedom : the Wetzel family's daring escape from East Germany
by Fulton, Kristen (Author)
Summary
"Many people attempted daring escapes over the Berlin Wall, and most failed, giving their lives for the hope of freedom. This is the true story of one child, Peter Wetzel, and his family's daring escape from East Berlin to West Berlin via handmade hot air balloon in 1979"-- Full description
Summary: |
"Many people attempted daring escapes over the Berlin Wall, and most failed, giving their lives for the hope of freedom. This is the true story of one child, Peter Wetzel, and his family's daring escape from East Berlin to West Berlin via handmade hot air balloon in 1979"-- |
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Physical Description: |
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm |
Audience: |
Ages: 5-8. |
ISBN: |
9781452149608 1452149607 |
Author Notes: |
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. |