Breaking Down The Wall

In 1989, Greta, a 13-year-old girl in East Berlin, feels stifled by her parents and longs for freedom and the truth. She begins to circulate anti-communist fliers and graffiti and is arrested. The Stasi are weaker than ever, but change is coming, and Greta is determined to be a part of it.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 01 September 2022
Publisher: Welbeck Publishing Group

In the heart of East Berlin, amidst the oppressive atmosphere of the 1980s, a young girl named Greta finds herself trapped in a world of stifled expectations and hidden secrets. Her father, Jakob, is serving time in prison, leaving her mother, Anna, to navigate the complexities of life alone. Greta yearns for freedom and the truth, desperately seeking a way to break free from the chains that bind her.

Determined to make a change, Greta embarks on a daring mission. She begins to circulate anti-communist fliers and graffiti throughout her school and neighborhood, daring to challenge the authority that surrounds her. Her actions catch the attention of the Stasi, the secret police force that ruled East Germany with an iron fist.

Arrested and interrogated, Greta begins to question the people she once trusted. She realizes that the Stasi are not as invincible as they seem, and that change is in the air. The Berlin Wall, a symbol of oppression and separation, is about to come down, offering a glimmer of hope for a new era.

However, Greta's journey is not without its challenges. She faces the wrath of her parents, who fear the consequences of her actions. She also grapples with her own doubts and fears, wondering if it will be too late for her, Jakob, and their family to escape the grip of the communist regime.

Through her determination and resilience, Greta emerges as a hero in her own right. She inspires others to stand up against injustice and fight for a better future. The Berlin Wall may fall, but the legacy of Greta's courage and friendship will endure, reminding us all of the power of hope and the importance of standing up for what is right.

Weight: 282g
Dimension: 130 x 197 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801300216