Christine Harris Bücher

Es ist Weihnachten, und der ängstliche Welpe Oliver wartet im festlich geschmückten Haus auf die Rückkehr seiner Familie.

Set against the harrowing backdrop of Poland in 1943, a Gypsy woman named Sasha Karmazin faces the brutal realities of the Holocaust after being separated from her family by the Gestapo. Transported to Auschwitz, she is coerced into serving as an interpreter for the Nazis, a role that tests her resilience and cunning. As she navigates the horrors of the concentration camp, Sasha's determination to survive drives her to make unimaginable choices in a desperate bid to reunite with her husband and sons.

The story inspires children to face new challenges with confidence and enthusiasm. Written by former teacher Christine Harris, it features enchanting illustrations by Izzy Bean, enhancing the engaging narrative that encourages a positive mindset and resilience in young readers.

Audrey Barlow navigates life's complexities with her best friend Stumpy in the Outback, exploring profound questions about identity and companionship. As her family dynamics shift—her father away, her brother growing distant, and her little brother's imaginative play—Audrey reflects on themes of loneliness and belonging. This enchanting story captures the essence of friendship and the joys of childhood, inviting readers to appreciate the beauty of their surroundings and the bonds that keep them connected.

The story follows Gerhardt Klinsmann, a German guard at Auschwitz, who grapples with guilt and regret over his role in the camp. Motivated by a moral awakening, he aids a pregnant prisoner in escaping. After the war, he seeks redemption in Kassel, only to face accusations of war crimes, forcing him into a life of evasion. His journey explores themes of conscience, guilt, and the struggle for forgiveness against a backdrop of a haunting past.

She lay on her back, dizzy and disorientated. A deafening horn blared. Jesse opened her eyes to find the world was upside down. A huge, roaring monster approached. She blinked once before realising what it was. A truck. She had rolled into its path. Jesse Sharpe, child prodigy and secret agent, is assigned by C2 to protect a young girl from a kidnap attempt. She will have to tail suspects, plant listening devices, and knock out the occasional bad guy with a karate move. With no mother or father to look after her and no home to go to, Jesse Sharpe is on her own.