"This gripping, characterful story of survival sheds light on life in post-war Berlin"
Set in the aftermath of Berlin’s 1948 besiege, Robin Scott-Elliot’s Sweet Skies tells a top-notch story of struggle and survival, of courage and reaching for the skies, through eyes of Otto Hartmann, a boy whose home city has been rescued and blockaded.
With an undeniable knack for crafting gripping historic novels that bring periods to life through relatable characters, reading books by Robin Scott-Elliot might just inspire young readers to engage with history and big human issues in fresh, meaningful ways.
The story begins with American allies telling Otto and his friends “we’re the cavalry come to rescue you” because “Berlin’s surrounded. The Russkies have cut you off”. After learning that the Americans plan to build a “bridge of planes” to enable supplies to be brought in, one flash of a pilot’s whiter-than-white teeth leaves Otto feeling 12 feet tall, and longing to take to the skies himself.
Otto’s dreams are palpable, and so too are the harsh realities of life in 1948 Berlin. Devastated by war, and populated by struggling, hungry citizens, the city is the setting for heart-pounding betrayals and battles to survive.
Alive with atmosphere, action, dynamic dialogue, a gripping sense of Otto’s dilemmas and drive, Sweet Skies is 100% engaging, and illuminating with it.
A spine chilling story about survival, betrayal and self-discovery at the time of the Berlin air-lift.
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A spine chilling story about survival, betrayal and self-discovery at the time of the Berlin air-lift. Berlin, 1948. A city besieged.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Sweet Skies and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Sweet Skies features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Historical Fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Thrillers, Adventure Stories, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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Sweet Skies was written by Robin Scott-Elliot and published by Everything with Words
£8.09, reduced from £8.99. In Stock.
