First published 1990
In a Pyrenees village under German occupation, 13-year-old Jo stumbles into a desperate network smuggling Jewish refugees to safety in Spain. As the Nazis tighten their grip, Jo must navigate treacherous mountain paths and avoid detection by the ruthless SS commander. With his own family's safety at stake, Jo is thrust into a life-or-death struggle, forced to choose between self-preservation and the lives of innocents in need.
Genres: historical-fiction, 20th-century, war, adventure
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: France
Period: German Occupation, 1940-1945
176 pages · Paperback · Puffin Books
Content warnings: violence, war