Boy Behind The Wall

In 1960s Berlin, Harry and Jakob, two teenagers living on opposite sides of the Wall, form a secret friendship and risk everything to escape to the West. They use lemon juice as invisible ink to share hidden messages and plan a daring escape through a tunnel under the wall.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 14 October 2021
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group

A thrilling tale of adventure, peril, and camaraderie for readers aged 11 and up, ideal for fans of Alex Rider and CHERUB.

What would one risk for a friend they have never met?

In 1960s Berlin, the Wall is omnipresent, dividing streets, parks, and even houses. Teenagers Harry and Jakob reside on opposite sides of the divide.

In West Berlin, American Harry witnesses the brutal shooting of a boy attempting to escape over the Wall into the West, inspiring him to emulate his comic book heroes and assist those in the East.

On the other side in East Berlin, Jakob is the adopted son of a high-ranking Stasi officer, feeling confined by the strict rules of a regimented society and yearning to discover his true family.

When Jakob discovers a message Harry has sent over the Wall, he seizes the opportunity. The boys embark on a covert friendship, evading authorities by using lemon juice as invisible ink to exchange hidden messages.

They soon realize that a daring plot to carve a tunnel under the wall is the only way out for Jakob – and it's time to put their friendship to the test.

How much are they willing to risk for each other and for freedom?

A true page-turner that will keep you reading long after you should have turned out the light!

Independent Book Reviews – Fiona Sharp

It has everything a school Library Manager could possibly hope for in a book to recommend to their students. It provides historical knowledge. It is an adventure. It is thrilling. The pacing is perfect. There is no bad language.

Dudley School Librarian

Weight: 274g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801300001