Ashes

Holding on to the one thing you love the most was never so hard . . . Berlin, 1932. -Thirteen-year-old Gabriella Schramms is living a happy and privileged life.- But as Hitler rises to power, things quickly change.- People who were once trustworthy are now Nazis.- And many of her friends are fleeing the country or being taken away.- To cope, Gaby turns to the comfort of her books, but suddenly those are in grave danger of disappearing as well.- Will Gaby be able to hold on to the one thing that gives her hope?* Lasky tells a gripping story . . . The personal and the political history will haunt readers.- Booklist, starred reviewWith a compelling plot, a strong sense of place, and vivid characters, the novel brings to life Hitlers inexorable rise to power and its impact on an intelligent German family forced to reconsider its loyalties. - School Library JournalA compelling, readable portrait of pre-WWII Germany.- Publishers Weekly