Backpack, Boy, Berlin

In this haunting verse novel by Kip Wilson, ten-year-old Don Heath Jr. embarks on a daring mission to deliver secret anti-Nazi messages amidst the turmoil of World War II Berlin. As he navigates a city transformed by propaganda and fear, Don develops deep friendships and grapples with the political dangers surrounding him, particularly for his Jewish friends. When he receives a banned book from his tutor, he becomes a covert courier for the resistance, stepping into a perilous world where trust is scarce and enemies may be lurking in plain sight. This true story captures the complexities of courage and loyalty during one of history's darkest times.