Hide and Seek

During World War II, Amelie Dreyfus hides in her mother's cupboard, and it is a game when she comes out, but it is a matter of life and death.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 12 August 2021
Publisher: Everything with Words

Amelie Dreyfus, a young girl living in Paris in 1942, finds herself caught up in the midst of a war that threatens to tear her world apart. As the conflict rages on, Amelie's life takes an unexpected turn when she hides in her mother's cupboard, seeking safety from the chaos that surrounds her. At first, it seems like a game, a way to escape the reality of the war. But as the days go by, Amelie realizes that her hiding place is no longer a sanctuary, but a place of danger and uncertainty. She must navigate a treacherous world filled with betrayal and deception, where even her closest friends may turn against her. In this new world, Amelie must learn to trust no one, not even herself. She must rely on her wits and her instincts to survive, as she faces the ultimate test of courage and resilience. As the war comes to an end, Amelie emerges from her hiding place, a changed girl. She has learned the hard way that in times of war, everyone becomes a new person, and some shed their old skin entirely. But through it all, Amelie has retained her sense of humanity and her belief in the power of love and forgiveness. She knows that the scars of the war will never fully heal, but she is determined to live life to the fullest, embracing the lessons she has learned and the memories she has made. In the end, Amelie emerges as a hero, a symbol of hope and resilience for all who have faced the trials of war.

Amelie Dreyfus, a young girl living in Paris in 1942, finds herself caught up in the midst of a war that threatens to tear her world apart. As the conflict rages on, Amelie's life takes an unexpected turn when she hides in her mother's cupboard, seeking safety from the chaos that surrounds her. At first, it seems like a game, a way to escape the reality of the war. But as the days go by, Amelie realizes that her hiding place is no longer a sanctuary, but a place of danger and uncertainty. She must navigate a treacherous world filled with betrayal and deception, where even her closest friends may turn against her. In this new world, Amelie must learn to trust no one, not even herself. She must rely on her wits and her instincts to survive, as she faces the ultimate test of courage and resilience.

As the war comes to an end, Amelie emerges from her hiding place, a changed girl. She has learned the hard way that in times of war, everyone becomes a new person, and some shed their old skin entirely. But through it all, Amelie has retained her sense of humanity and her belief in the power of love and forgiveness. She knows that the scars of the war will never fully heal, but she is determined to live life to the fullest, embracing the lessons she has learned and the memories she has made. In the end, Amelie emerges as a hero, a symbol of hope and resilience for all who have faced the trials of war.

Weight: 234g
Dimension: 197 x 129 x 30 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781911427247