by Chr Nostlinger (Author)
Based on the author's own childhood in war-torn Austria, this is the story of Christel Goth, whose family move to villa outside Vienna when their appartment is bombed. Her wounded father deserts from the army to be with them, but must then stay hidden from the Russian soldiers who occupy the villa.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 144
Edition: New edition
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
Published: 27 Feb 2003
ISBN 10: 1842702270
ISBN 13: 9781842702277
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Book Overview: This book won the 1982 Golden Griffel (Dutch Children's Book Prize). Christine Nostlinger also won the 1984 Hans Christian Andersen Medal, as well as a number of international prizes in Austria, Germany and Finland, including the German Children's Book Award.